How many of the following molecules are polar? XeF₂ OCF₂ PCl₄F SCl₆ A) 0 B) 3 C) 1 D) 2 E) 4

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XeF2 is nonpolar due to its linear shape. OCF2 is polar because of the difference in electronegativity and its bent shape. PCl4F is polar due to the presence of one different atom (F) in a trigonal bipyramidal structure. SCl6 is nonpolar because of its octahedral shape. Therefore, 2 molecules (OCF2 and PCl4F) are polar.

How Many of the Following Molecules Are Polar? XeF2 OCF2

How Many of the Following Molecules Are Polar? XeF₂ OCF₂