Question

From the following compounds, identify the ones that are nonpolar covalent.

H2O

NCl3

AuCl3

ClO2

SF4

SO3

Answer 1

The nonpolar covalent compounds are:

H2O (polar covalent)

NCl3 (polar covalent)

AuCl3 (ionic)

ClO2 (polar covalent)

SF4 (polar covalent)

SO3 (nonpolar covalent)