Is CCl2O polar or nonpolar?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the molecule CCl2O is polar or nonpolar. This involves understanding the molecular geometry and the electronegativity differences between the atoms to assess the dipole moment of the molecule.
Answer
polar
The final answer is polar
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is polar
More Information
CCl2O is polar due to its molecular geometry and the differences in electronegativity between the central carbon, the oxygen, and the chlorine atoms, which result in a net dipole moment.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume the molecule is nonpolar if you do not consider the molecular geometry and the electronegativity differences correctly.
Sources
- Draw the Lewis Structure for CCl2O - Study.com - homework.study.com
- COCl2 Polar or Nonpolar? - CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY - lavelle.chem.ucla.edu
- Is CCl2O polar or nonpolar? - Science Basics - Quora - sciencebasics.quora.com
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