General Chemistry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1-28505-137-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-28505-137-6

Chapter 10 - Molecular Geometry and Chemical Bonding Theory - Questions and Problems - Page 420: 10.4

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We know that the bonds can be polar but if they are arranged symmetrically the molecule will be non-polar. The bond dipoles will cancel.
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