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Why is C2H4 Ethylene non polar?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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Non polar because C2H4 (ethene) is a flat, symmetrical molecule, formed like this:

B.t.w. Ethylene is an old, non-official name for this C2-alkene.
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Because the charges are distributed symetrically.

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Yes. It ethane (C2H6) is non-polar.

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