Question

a lewis structure for the molecule phenol (c₆h₅oh) is shown. based on this structure, determine if the molecule is polar or nonpolar.

Explanation:

Phenol (\(C_6H_5OH\)) has a hydroxyl (\(-OH\)) group. The \(O - H\) bond is polar due to the difference in electronegativity between oxygen (high electronegativity) and hydrogen (lower electronegativity). Also, the electron - cloud distribution in the molecule is not symmetric because of the presence of this polar \(O - H\) bond. In a polar molecule, there is an uneven distribution of electron density leading to a net dipole moment.

Answer:

B. Polar