Identify the polar molecule. A)CF₄ B)SiH₄ C)CHCl₃ D)CS₂ E)CO₂

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A polar molecule is one that has a slight positive charge on one end and a slight negative charge on the other end. In the case of CHCl3, the electronegative chlorine atoms pull electrons towards themselves, creating a partial negative charge, while the hydrogen atom has a partial positive charge. This results in a polar molecule. All other options do not have polar bonds or have symmetrical arrangement of atoms resulting in a non-polar molecule.

Identify the Polar Molecule