alleryThe molecule CO2 has zero net DIPOLE MOMENT because:
ACO2 has no individual C-O bond dipoles
BCO2 is a non-polar covalent solvent
CCO2 is bent (like water H2O)
DCO2 is linear; bond dipoles cancel
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. CO2 is linear; bond dipoles cancel
CO2 = O=C=O is LINEAR.
Two C-O bond dipoles point in opposite directions
they CANCEL OUT as vectors. Net μ = 0 (non-polar).
H2O is BENT, so the dipoles add → μ = 1.85 D (polar).
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