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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is a nonpolar molecule?
Options
A HCl
B CH3Cl
C H2
Correct Answer
D NH3
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

H2 is a homonuclear diatomic molecule with no electronegativity difference between the two atoms, making it nonpolar. HCl, CH3Cl, and NH3 are all polar molecules due to electronegativity differences.

Hint

Which molecule consists of identical atoms?

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