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Q: Which type of molecule is CF4?

  • 1
    nonpolar, with a symmetrical distribution of charge
  • 2
    polar, with an asymmetrical distribution of charge
  • 3
    nonpolar, with an asymmetrical distribution of charge
  • 4
    polar, with a symmetrical distribution of charge
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Answer : 1. "nonpolar, with a symmetrical distribution of charge"
Explanation :

Answer: A) nonpolar, with a symmetrical distribution of charge Explanation: CF4 is tetrahedral. Since the four 'F' atoms have the same electronegativity values, there is no bias in electron distribution toward any one.   Therefore, electron/charge distribution is symmetrical, which also means that the molecule is nonpolar.   Hence, CF4 is nonpolar molecule with a symmetrical distribution of charge.

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