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In Chemistry / High School | 2014-06-05

Which of the following molecules is nonpolar?

A. CO
B. NO
C. AlCl₃
D. SO₂

Asked by bobcatps3

Answer (3)

The answer is AlCl3 ;

Answered by lcoley8 | 2024-06-12

The nonpolar molecule out of the given options is CO (carbon monoxide). ;

Answered by JavierBardem | 2024-06-24

The nonpolar molecule among the options given is AlCl₃. This is because, despite having polar bonds, its trigonal planar structure allows the individual dipoles to cancel each other out. Hence, AlCl₃ is classified as nonpolar.
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Answered by lcoley8 | 2024-10-09

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