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Is carbon tetrafluoride polar or nonpolar?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) has a polar or nonpolar molecular structure. To answer this, we need to analyze the molecular geometry and the electronegativity of the involved atoms.

Answer

Nonpolar

The final answer is carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) is nonpolar.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) is nonpolar.

More Information

Although CF4 contains polar C-F bonds, the molecular geometry is tetrahedral, which causes the dipole moments to cancel out, resulting in a nonpolar molecule overall.

Tips

A common mistake is to assume that the presence of polar bonds in a molecule automatically makes the molecule polar. Always consider the molecular geometry and symmetry.

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