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Is C7H5N polar or nonpolar?
Benzonitrile (C7H5N) is polar because the strongly polarized terminal C≡N group gives the molecule a nitrogen-rich end.
Benzonitrile · linear at nitrile C; planar phenyl ring
The molecule in space
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01 / MODEL RECORDPubChem 3D coordinates. Atom sizes and bond thickness are illustrative.How model data is used ↗
Why C7H5N is polar
Benzonitrile has a phenyl ring bonded to a nitrile carbon. The C≡N bond is nearly linear with the ring attachment and adds a distinct electron-rich nitrogen terminus.
What to notice
The phenyl ring does not erase the nitrile dipole; compare benzonitrile with hydrocarbon toluene.
Common questions about C7H5N
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What does the Lewis structure of C7H5N show?
The connectivity is C6H5–C≡N. The nitrile carbon has one single and one triple bond; nitrogen has one lone pair.
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What is the molecular geometry of C7H5N?
C7H5N has a linear at nitrile C; planar phenyl ring molecular geometry. The 3D model shows representative bond angles of 120° and 120.9°. These angles come from the displayed model coordinates.
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What is the molar mass of C7H5N?
C7H5N has an approximate molar mass of 103.12 g/mol, calculated from its formula using abridged standard atomic weights. Natural isotope variation can change the last digits.