Which of the following molecules is(are) non-polar ?
I. XeF₄ (square planar)
II. CHCl₃ (tetrahedral)
III. SF₄ (see-saw)

Question

Which of the following molecules is(are) non-polar ? I. XeF₄ (square planar) II. CHCl₃ (tetrahedral) III. SF₄ (see-saw)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

I. XeF4 (Xenon tetrafluoride) is non-polar due to its square planar geometry which allows for the dipoles to cancel out. II. CHCl3 (Chloroform) is polar because it has a tetrahedral shape with different atoms, causing a net dipole moment. III. SF4 (Sulfur tetrafluoride) has a see-saw shape, making it polar due to an uneven distribution of electrons.

Which of the Following Molecules Is(are) Non-Polar