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VSEPR and Bond Hybridization

AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

Which molecule is NONPOLAR despite having polar bonds?

  • A

    NH3\text{NH}_3 (trigonal pyramidal)

  • B

    HF\text{HF}

  • C

    CO2\text{CO}_2 (linear, dipoles cancel)

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  • D

    H2O\text{H}_2\text{O} (bent)

Explanation

CO2_2: linear, equal C=O dipoles point opposite — vector sum zero. The others have geometries that don't cancel.

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