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Why is the C-O bond considered to be polar?

The molecule is symmetrical.


The electronegativity difference of the atoms in the bond.

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Answer:

The electronegativity difference of the atoms in the bond.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon is electropositive while Oxygen is highly electronegative, hence highly polar due to strong intermolecular forces.

The molecule is not symmetrical because it's dipole moments don't cancel out.

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