Which of the following molecules contains polar bonds but is nonpolar overall? A) Cl₂ B) CF₄ C) H₂O D) N₂ E) NH₃

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Carbon tetrafluoride (CF4) contains polar C-F bonds due to the difference in electronegativity between carbon and fluorine. However, the molecule is nonpolar overall because it has a symmetrical tetrahedral shape, which allows the bond dipoles to cancel out.

Which of the Following Molecules Contains Polar Bonds but Is