Based on Linus Pauling's electronegativity scale, would H2S be considered a polar molecule?  Pick the best answer.  (a) No. It would technically be considered a non-polar molecule. (b) No. Even though it contains polar bonds they are symmetrical and therefore H2S is non-polar.

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Based on Linus Pauling's electronegativity scale, would H2S be considered a polar molecule? 

Pick the best answer. 

(a) No. It would technically be considered a non-polar molecule.

(b) No. Even though it contains polar bonds they are symmetrical and therefore H2S is non-polar.

(c) No. The electronegativity difference between H and S is so great that it would be considered an ionic compound.

(d) H2S violates the octet rule and therefore would not even exist

 

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