3. Identify the molecule in the list below that is polar. а. CН4 b. CH20 c. C2C16 d. S4 e. CO2

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3. Identify the molecule in the list below that is polar.
а. CН4
b. CH20
c. C2C16
d. S4
e. CO2
Transcribed Image Text:3. Identify the molecule in the list below that is polar. а. CН4 b. CH20 c. C2C16 d. S4 e. CO2
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Since the molecule which is not having symmetrical structure will be polar in nature 

Hence we need to check the structure of the molecule

Please find below the structure of the molecule as shown below.

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