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Is it possible for a compound that contains polar bonds to be a non polar compound?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, it is.
A compound is non-polar if there is no net dipole.
This can be achieved through one of the following:
- It has no polar bonds or
- The shape of the molecule is such that the dipoles created cancel out.
This means that a compound with polar bonds must have a symmetrical shape in order for it to be non-polar.
Take CCl4 (carbon tetrachloride). The C-Cl bond is polar, however, the shape of the molecule is tetrahedral - it is symmetrical and so dipoles cancel out. Therefore, it is non-polar.
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