Why is ethane non polar?
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Ethane is non-polar, due to 2 reasons: There is no difference in electronegativity between the 2 carbons, and the difference in electronegativity between C and H is minimal. This is the reason why alkanes in general are considered as nonpolar. The molecule is symmetrical.
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Ethane is non-polar, due to 2 reasons: There is no difference in electronegativity between the 2 carbons, and the difference in electronegativity between C and H is minimal. This is the reason why alkanes in general are considered as nonpolar. The molecule is symmetrical.