Answer to Question #193040 in Organic Chemistry for Elias

Question

Why are the molecules of hydrocarbons no polar?

Answer 1

Many organic molecules are made up of long hydrocarbon chains with many C-H bonds. Since the difference in electronegativity between carbon and hydrogen is very small, the C-H bond has a very small dipole moment, and hydrocarbons are for the most part considered nonpolar molecules.