How many of the following molecules are polar? XeCl₂ COF₂ PCl₄F SF₆ A)0 B)3 C)1 D)2 E)4

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XeCl₂ is nonpolar due to its linear shape. COF₂ is polar because of its bent shape and different electronegativities of O and F. PCl₄F is polar due to the presence of one different atom (F) in a trigonal bipyramidal structure. SF₆ is nonpolar because of its octahedral shape. Thus, two molecules are polar: COF₂ and PCl₄F.

How Many of the Following Molecules Are Polar? XeCl2 COF2

How Many of the Following Molecules Are Polar? XeCl₂ COF₂