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The molecules $\mathrm{BF}_{3}, \mathrm{CF}_{4}, \mathrm{CO}_{2}, \mathrm{PF}_{5}$, and $\mathrm{SF}_{6}$ are all nonpolar,even though they all contain polar bonds. Why?
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A molecule is considered polar if it has a net dipole moment, meaning that there is an uneven distribution of electron density within the molecule. This occurs when the individual bond dipoles do not cancel each other out, resulting in a molecule with a positive Show more…
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