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Is NaClO polar

Updated: 8/10/2023
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Nitrogen trichloride is slightly polar. Each of the three bonds is only very slightly polar (electronegativity difference = 0.16). The molecule has a trigonal pyramidal central geometry, meaning the bond polarities do not entirely cancel one another. The net dipole moment turns out to be something like 0.6 debye, which is a pretty modest polarity.

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Interacting means that molecules either attract or repel one another without breaking for forming covalent bonds. These forces are called "non covalent interactions" [NCI]. These NCIs decide a compound's "PHYSICAL properties" The energies involved in NCI are much smaller than above 2-50kJ/mole. However, with NCIs quality can be outweighed by quantity (especially with hydrogen bonding). Whereas the effects of NCI on the physical properties of organic compounds are discussed here, probably the dramatic results of NCI are observed in vivo. One of the most important concepts in understanding life at the molecular level is that of SPECIFIC INTER- & INTRA- MOLECULAR RECOGNITION. This can be defined as weak, reversible (usually) and selective binding between two molecules ("inter") or within a large molecule ("intra"). SEE polysaccharides, proteins), enzyme-substrate, nucleic acids, & membranes for examples.

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NaCl and NaClO are both polar.

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yes

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Polar

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polar

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