Is XEO3 polar?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the molecule XEO3 (Xenon trioxide) is polar or not. This involves understanding the molecular geometry and the distribution of electron density within the molecule.
Answer
polar
The final answer is that XeO3 is polar.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that XeO3 is polar.
More Information
XeO3 has a trigonal pyramidal geometry with an asymmetric charge distribution, leading to a net dipole moment.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume molecular polarity only based on the presence of polar bonds without considering the overall geometry and symmetry.
Sources
- Is the XeO3 molecule polar or nonpolar? Explain. - homework.study.com
- [PDF] AP® CHEMISTRY 2008 SCORING GUIDELINES - College Board - secure-media.collegeboard.org
- Is XeO3 polar or non polar? - answers.com
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