Question

Which among the following solids is a nonpolar solid ?

• A. Hydrogen chloride
• B. Sulphur dioxide
• C. Water
• D. Carbon dioxide

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Carbon dioxide is a non-polar solid because the bonds are linear and dipole moment points in opposite directions. This linear configuration cancel out the dipole moments, leaving a net polarity of zero.



$HCl$ is a polar molecule.



$H_{2}O$ is also polar in nature. Similarly, $S{O}_2$ is also polar in nature.