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Bond Polarity

Molecular dipole moment of carbon dioxide

Molecular dipole moment of carbon dioxide

The linear shape of the CO2 molecule results in the canceling of the dipole moments of the two polar C=O bonds. The net, molecular dipole moment of CO2 is therefore zero, and the molecule is nonpolar.

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