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Though H₂O and CO₂ are triatomic molecules, why is CO₂ a non - polar molecule?

A

Because CO₂ is gas

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Due to linear structure, bond dipoles of two C = O bonds cancel each other

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C

Due to linear structure

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D

Because C forms double bonds

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Solution

The correct option is B
Due to linear structure, bond dipoles of two C = O bonds cancel each other

In case of polyatomic molecule , C = O bond has dipole of 2.3 D. Due to linear structure, bond dipoles of two C = O bonds cancel each other.

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