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CO is practically non-polar since...

CO is practically non-polar since

A

The `sigma` - electron drift from C to O is almost nullified by the `pi`- electron drift from O to C

B

The `sigma`- electron drift from O to C is almost nullified by the `pi`- electron drift from C to O

C

The bond moment is low

D

There is a triple bond between C and O

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A
Because oxygen is more electronegative than carbon atom so the `sigma` - electrons are towards oxygen atom. The co-ordinated covalent `pi`- bond has `pi`- electrons which are donated by oxygen to carbon atom. So there is a drift of `pi - electrons from O to C.
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