Consider the molecule of chloroform. Its tetrahedral structure is shown.H|CICCICIIs this molecule polar? If yes, consider which side of the molecule has partial negativecharge and which - partial positive. Then, indicate the direction of the dipolemoment relative to the molecule as shown.Non-polar, zero dipole moment.Polar. The dipole vector points along one of the C-Cl bonds.Polar. The dipole vector points along the vertical axis. parallel to the C-H bond.Polar. The dipole vector points along the horizontal axis.Polar. The dipole vector is perpendicular to the plane of the figure.

Given : structure of molecule. Tip : more electronegative will have negative charge

Is this molecule polar? If yes, consider which side of the molecule has partial negative charge and which - partial positive. Then, indicate the direction of the dipole moment relative to the molecule as shown.

Is this molecule polar? If yes, consider which side of the molecule has partial negative charge and which - partial positive. Then, indicate the direction of the dipole moment relative to the molecule as shown.

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Consider the molecule of chloroform. Its tetrahedral structure is shown.
H
|
CI
CCI
CI
Is this molecule polar? If yes, consider which side of the molecule has partial negative
charge and which - partial positive. Then, indicate the direction of the dipole
moment relative to the molecule as shown.
Non-polar, zero dipole moment.
Polar. The dipole vector points along one of the C-Cl bonds.
Polar. The dipole vector points along the vertical axis. parallel to the C-H bond.
Polar. The dipole vector points along the horizontal axis.
Polar. The dipole vector is perpendicular to the plane of the figure.

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