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Explain why is O= C = O non-polar while R-O-R is polar ? |
Answer» SOLUTION :This can be EXPLAINED by molecular geometry. The `CO_(2)` molecule is linear whereas the `R_(2)O` molecule is bent or ANGULAR in shape. Thus, in case of ethers, the bond moments do not cancel each other and so the molecule possess the net dipole MOMENT. In case of `CO_(2)` molecule, the bond moments are oriented exactly in OPPOSITE direction cancelling each other. 
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