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**Question:** Which molecule(s) is(are) nonpolar?

**Diagram Explanation:**
The diagram shows Lewis structures of five different molecules:

- **Molecule I:** Boron trifluoride (BF₃)
  - Central atom: Boron (B)
  - Surrounding atoms: Three Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Boron. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs.

- **Molecule II:** Bromine trifluoride (BrF₃)
  - Central atom: Bromine (Br)
  - Surrounding atoms: Three Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Bromine. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs. Bromine has two lone pairs.

- **Molecule III:** Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃)
  - Central atom: Nitrogen (N)
  - Surrounding atoms: Three Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Nitrogen. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs. Nitrogen has one lone pair.

- **Molecule IV:** Carbon tetrafluoride (CF₄)
  - Central atom: Carbon (C)
  - Surrounding atoms: Four Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Carbon. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs.

- **Molecule V:** Sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆)
  - Central atom: Sulfur (S)
  - Surrounding atoms: Six Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Sulfur. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs.

**Answer Options:**

- ❍ I, III, and V
- ❍ I, II, III, IV and V
- ❍ IV
- ❍ I and IV
- ❍ II, III, and V
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which molecule(s) is(are) nonpolar? **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram shows Lewis structures of five different molecules: - **Molecule I:** Boron trifluoride (BF₃) - Central atom: Boron (B) - Surrounding atoms: Three Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Boron. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs. - **Molecule II:** Bromine trifluoride (BrF₃) - Central atom: Bromine (Br) - Surrounding atoms: Three Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Bromine. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs. Bromine has two lone pairs. - **Molecule III:** Nitrogen trifluoride (NF₃) - Central atom: Nitrogen (N) - Surrounding atoms: Three Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Nitrogen. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs. Nitrogen has one lone pair. - **Molecule IV:** Carbon tetrafluoride (CF₄) - Central atom: Carbon (C) - Surrounding atoms: Four Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Carbon. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs. - **Molecule V:** Sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) - Central atom: Sulfur (S) - Surrounding atoms: Six Fluorine (F) atoms, each forming single bonds with Sulfur. Each Fluorine has three lone pairs. **Answer Options:** - ❍ I, III, and V - ❍ I, II, III, IV and V - ❍ IV - ❍ I and IV - ❍ II, III, and V
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