Q23. Explain why is O=C=O nonpolar while R-O-R is polar.

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Abhishek Mishra

2 years ago

Solution : O=C=P. i.e., `CO_(2)` molecule is of linear nature. The polarities of two C to O bonds nutually cancel out and the moelcule is of non-polar nature. On the other hand, R-O-R is a non-linear molecule with bond angle close to `110^

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