Question

Why $C{Cl}_4$ does not conduct electricity?

• A. $C{Cl}_4$ is a bipolar compound with $C-Cl$ bonds oriented in all directions.
  
• B. $C{Cl}_4$ is a non-polar compound with $C-Cl$ bonds oriented in all directions.
  
• C. $C{Cl}_4$ is a polar compound with $C-Cl$ bonds oriented in all directions.
  
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$C{Cl}_4$ is a non-polar compound with $C-Cl$ bonds oriented in all directions.

Carbon tetrachloride is made up of individual covalently bonded molecules, $C{ Cl }_{ 4 }$. Therefore the electrons cannot flow and there are no ions. So it does not conduct electricity in any state.

Hence, option B is correct.