Question

$CHC{l}_3$ is a polar solvent while $CC{l}_4$ is a non-polar solvent because $CC{l}_4$ has

• A. linear structure
• B. symmetrical structure
• C. unsymmetrical structure
• D. square planar structure

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The four bonds in $CC{l}_4$ are polar but the molecule is non- polar due to its symmertrical tetrahedral structure. Dipole moment in one direction gets cancelled by dipole moment in other direction and the net dipole moment is zero