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  • Understanding the Polarity of CH3Br (Bromomethane)
    CH3Br (bromomethane) is a polar molecule. Here's why:

    * Electronegativity: Bromine (Br) is significantly more electronegative than carbon (C) and hydrogen (H). This means bromine attracts electrons more strongly in the C-Br bond.

    * Polar Covalent Bonds: The C-Br bond is a polar covalent bond, with a partial negative charge (δ-) on the bromine atom and a partial positive charge (δ+) on the carbon atom.

    * Molecular Geometry: The molecule has a tetrahedral shape. The polar C-Br bond creates a dipole moment, which is a measure of the separation of charge within the molecule. The other C-H bonds also have dipole moments, but they are much smaller and cancel each other out.

    * Overall Dipole Moment: The overall dipole moment of the molecule points towards the bromine atom.

    In summary, the polar C-Br bond and the molecular geometry result in a net dipole moment, making CH3Br a polar molecule.

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