Co2 and SO2 are two compounds. Which of the following best describe these two compound?
Answer: CO2 is linear and non-polar S02 is angular and polar
Explanation
CO2 is linear so its dipoles cancel.
However, since SO2 is bent, the dipoles do not cancel and the molecule is polar.
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