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Is the bond type in SO2 polar or nonpolar?

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The question is asking whether the type of bond in sulfur dioxide (SO2) is polar or nonpolar. This involves understanding the electronegativity differences between the atoms and the molecular geometry of SO2.

Answer

polar

The final answer is polar

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is polar

More Information

SO2 is polar because it has a bent molecular shape causing the dipole moments to not cancel out.

Tips

A common mistake is thinking that the molecule's polar covalent bonds make it nonpolar overall; however, molecular geometry is key.

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