Question

$CHCl_3$ is a polar solvent while $CCl_4$ is a non-polar solvent because $CCl_4$ has

• A. linear structure
• B. symmetrical structure
• C. unsymmetrical structure
• D. square planar structure

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

symmetrical structure

Answer 2

The four bonds in $CCl_{4}$ are polar but the molecule is non- polar due to its symmertrical tetrahedral structure. Dipole moment in one direction gets cancelled by dipole moment in other direction and the net dipole moment is zero