Which of the following molecules has polar bonds but is a nonpolar molecule A) CO B) CO₂ C) CHCl₃ D) Cl₂ E) HCl

Name: Which of the following molecules has polar bonds but is a nonpolar molecule A) CO B) CO 2 C) CHCl 3 D) Cl 2 E) HCl
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COS (carbon monoxide sulfide) has polar bonds due to the difference in electronegativity between carbon, oxygen, and sulfur. However, the molecule is linear, which allows the dipole moments to cancel out, resulting in a nonpolar molecule overall.

Which of the Following Molecules Has Polar Bonds but Is