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Is butane polar or nonpolar?

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The question is asking whether butane, a hydrocarbon, is a polar or nonpolar molecule. To answer this, we will look at the molecular structure and the distribution of electron density.

Answer

nonpolar

The final answer is nonpolar

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is nonpolar

More Information

Butane (C4H10) is nonpolar because it contains only nonpolar C-H and C-C bonds, and the molecule has a symmetrical shape which cancels out any dipole moments.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming that the presence of C-H bonds might contribute to polarity. However, the symmetry and small electronegativity difference render the molecule nonpolar.

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