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Why is ClO2 a polar molecule when its bonds are nonpolar
« on: February 04, 2006, 04:54:02 AM »
Why is ClO2 a polar molecule when its bonds are nonpolar?
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Re:Why is ClO2 a polar molecule when its bonds are nonpolar
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2006, 04:57:15 AM »
Nonpolar bonds? The oxygen atoms attract the electrons from the chlorine atoms because O is more electronegative than Cl

O=Cl=O
O<-Cl->O

The arrows symolize the attracted electrons.
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