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Is NO2 polar or nonpolar?

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The question is asking whether the molecule nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is polar or nonpolar. This involves examining the molecular geometry and the electronegativity of the atoms involved to determine the dipole moment.

Answer

polar

The final answer is polar

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is polar

More Information

NO2 is polar because it has a bent shape and the electronegativity difference between nitrogen and oxygen creates dipole moments that do not cancel out.

Tips

Many students mistakenly think that any molecule with polar bonds is necessarily polar. The shape of the molecule also plays a crucial role in determining polarity.

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