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Is CHClF2 polar or nonpolar?
CHClF2 is polar because H, Cl, and two F atoms give tetrahedral carbon an uneven set of bond dipoles.
Chlorodifluoromethane · tetrahedral at C
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 CHClF2 is polar
Carbon bonds to one hydrogen, one chlorine, and two fluorines. Those bond types pull electrons by different amounts, and the tetrahedral directions do not pair into equal opposites, so a net dipole remains.
What to notice
CHClF2 is a useful reminder that the VSEPR label tells you the directions of bonds, while the attached atoms determine their strengths.
Common questions about CHClF2
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What does the Lewis structure of CHClF2 show?
Carbon makes one C–H, one C–Cl, and two C–F single bonds. The halogens each have three lone pairs.
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What is the molecular geometry of CHClF2?
CHClF2 has a tetrahedral at C molecular geometry. The 3D model shows representative bond angles of 110.2° and 110.4° and 107°. These angles come from the displayed model coordinates.
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What is the molar mass of CHClF2?
CHClF2 has an approximate molar mass of 86.47 g/mol, calculated from its formula using abridged standard atomic weights. Natural isotope variation can change the last digits.