Explain the polarity of both CH3CH2Br and CBr3CBr3.

Both molecules have a C-Br bond, which will be polar due to their difference in electronegativities (bromine is more electronegative than carbon). In CBr3CBr3 the dipoles cancel so the overall molecule is non-polar. However, in CH3CH2Br one side will be slightly more negative (bromine side).

DD
Answered by David D. Chemistry tutor

21186 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain the trend in the boiling temperatures of the elements on descending group 7, from fluorine to iodine.


Explain, in the context of catalysis, the term heterogeneous and describe the first stage in the mechanism of this type of catalysis.


Explain why ionic compounds (e.g. NaCl) are soluble, and why they conduct electricity in this state.


Why is Phenol more reactive than Benzene in electrophilic substitution reactions?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning