How is the polarity of the molecule carbon monoxide best described?
A)A polar molecule made from a polar covalent bond
B)A non-polar molecule made from a polar covalent bond
C)A polar molecule made from a nonpolar covalent bond
D)None of the above.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a polar molecule because it is made from a polar covalent bond. The difference in electronegativity between carbon and oxygen causes a separation of charge, making the molecule polar.

How Is the Polarity of the Molecule Carbon Monoxide Best