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

21362 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

Back in 1950s, it was common to have as house cleaning items bleaching solution (containing sodium hypochlorite) and ammonia (used to remove, for example, hair dye stains). However, many people ended up in hospital after using them both, why?


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


What is meant by 1st ionisation energy?


Why can Cyclohexene react with Bromine but Benzene cannot?


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