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Explain why is O=C=O non polar while R-O...

Explain why is O=C=O non polar while R-O-R is polar ?

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O=C=P i.e., `CO_(2)` molecule is of linear nature. The polarities of two C to O bonds nutually cancel out and the moelcule is of non-polar nature. On the other hand, R-O-R is a non-linear molecule with bond angle close to `110^(@)` . Since the bond polarities donot cancel out. the molecule is of polar natue.
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