Question

CH3F is a polar molecule, even though the tetrahedral geometry often leads to nonpolar molecules. explain.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Even though CH3F has a tetrahedral geometry, the molecule is not symmetric due to the presence of the fluorine atom in the structure resulting in the molecule being polar.

B. None of the above gives a valid explanation.

C. Even though CH3F has a tetrahedral geometry, the carbon atom in the molecule, being the central atom, is more electronegative than the hydrogen and fluorine atoms in the molecule resulting in the molecule being polar.

D. Even though CH3F has a tetrahedral geometry, the fluorine atom in the molecule, being the central atom, is more electronegative than the hydrogen and carbon atoms in the molecule resulting in the molecule being polar.

E. Even though CH3F has a tetrahedral geometry, the hydrogen atoms in the molecule are more electronegative than the fluorine resulting in the molecule being polar.