A molecule will always be polar if it ___.
A) has polar bonds
B) contains both carbon and chlorine
C) consists of more than three atoms
D) is diatomic with different electronegativities
E) contains atoms with different electronegativities

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A molecule will always be polar if it is diatomic with different electronegativities, as the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms leads to an uneven distribution of electron density, creating a dipole moment.

A Molecule Will Always Be Polar If It ___