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A molecular compound is considered polar if the individual bond dipoles do not cancel each other out due to molecular symmetry. One way to determine if a compound is polar is to look at the electronegativity difference between the atoms in the bond: if there is a significant difference, the bond is likely polar. Additionally, the molecular shape and symmetry can also influence polarity.

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