Is CH3CH2OH polar?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the molecule CH3CH2OH (ethanol) is polar or not. To determine polarity, we consider the molecular structure and the electronegativity of the atoms involved.
Answer
Polar
The final answer is CH3CH2OH is polar.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is CH3CH2OH is polar.
More Information
CH3CH2OH, commonly known as ethanol, is polar due to the electronegativity difference between hydrogen and oxygen in the hydroxyl group, resulting in a significant dipole moment.
Tips
A common mistake is to only consider the C-H bonds, which are non-polar, and ignore the O-H bond which creates the dipole moment.
Sources
- Notes on Chemistry - chem.latech.edu
- Is the molecule CH3CH2OH polar or nonpolar? Explain. - homework.study.com
- Is the compound CH3CH2OH polar or nonpolar? - Proprep - proprep.com
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