Which formulas represent two polar molecules? A) CO2 and HCl B) CO2 and CH4 C) H2O and HCl D) H2O and CH4

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Broderick Hardy

13 February, 09:22

Which formulas represent two polar molecules? A) CO2 and HCl B) CO2 and CH4 C) H2O and HCl D) H2O and CH4

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Ace Strickland · Answer 1

The correct option is C.

A polar molecule refers to a molecule that has a partially positive charge in one part of the molecule and a partially negative charge in the other part of the molecule. The polarity of water arises as a result of unequal sharing of electrons between the molecules of water.