How can you describe the molecule CO₂ in terms of polarity? A)A polar molecule made from polar covalent bonds B)A non-polar molecule made from polar covalent bonds C)A non-polar molecule made from nonpolar covalent bonds D)A polar molecule made from nonpolar covalent bonds

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CO2 is a linear molecule with polar covalent bonds, but the symmetry of the molecule causes the dipoles to cancel out, making it non-polar overall.

How Can You Describe the Molecule CO2 in Terms of Polarity

How Can You Describe the Molecule CO₂ in Terms of Polarity