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Why is SeO2 polar?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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All molecules have dispersion forces. SeO2, however, is polar, with a 120-degree O-Se-O bond angle (you need only apply VSEPR). So there are dipole-dipole interactions, which are far more powerful than dispersion forces. If ions are present, ion-dipole interactions can occur as well.

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