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OpenStudy (anonymous):

WHICH IS THE MORE POLAR CL2 OR PCL3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It is PCl3 . Im still trying to figure out why

OpenStudy (jfraser):

Cl2 is a linear molecule. Both Cl atoms are "pulling" on their electrons with equal strength in opposite directions. PCl3 has a pair of electrons, unbonded, on the central atom. This creates an imbalance of electric charge distribution, making the molecule polar|dw:1351100418281:dw|

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