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yes. if the molecule has a linear shape, then it is not polar (most of the time). if the molecule has different shaped elements in it, then it is polar (most of the time).

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dipole moment depends upon shape of the molecules for example CO2 is a linear molecule so its dipole moment is zero while SO2 is an angular molecyule so its dipole mpment has a non zero value....

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Yes, there is.

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