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Which one is non - polar although it contains polar bonds?

Correct answer: C. CO2

  • A. HCl
  • B. H2O
  • C. CO2
  • D. SO2

Explanation

Carbon dioxide: CO2 has polar bonds but is a nonpolar molecule. The structure of CO2 is linear. The individual bond dipoles cancel each other as they point in opposite direction and are equal in magnitude.

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