Polarity and Properties of CHCl3

The video explores whether CHCl3, also known as chloroform, is polar or non-polar. It begins by examining the molecular structure of CHCl3, which has a tetrahedral geometry with carbon at the center, one hydrogen, and three chlorine atoms. The video explains that due to the difference in electronegativity, chlorine atoms attract electrons more than hydrogen, creating partial negative charges around chlorine and a partial positive charge around hydrogen. This charge distribution results in CHCl3 being a polar molecule. The video concludes by affirming that CHCl3 is indeed polar.

What is the main question addressed in the video?

• The color of CHCl3

• Whether CHCl3 is a solid or liquid

• Whether CHCl3 is polar or non-polar

• The boiling point of CHCl3

What is the molecular geometry of CHCl3?

• Linear

• Trigonal planar

• Tetrahedral

• Bent

Which atom in CHCl3 is the most electronegative?

• Chlorine

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

Why do electrons spend more time around chlorine atoms in CHCl3?

• Because chlorine is less electronegative

• Because chlorine is more electronegative

• Because chlorine is positively charged

• Because chlorine is larger

What type of charge is found around the chlorine atoms in CHCl3?

• Neutral

• Positive

• No charge

• Negative

What is the overall polarity of CHCl3?

• Ionic

• Non-polar

• Polar

• Neutral

What is another name for CHCl3?

• Methane

• Chloroform

• Ethane

• Benzene