Explain the relationship between the polarity of a polyatomic molecule and the polarity of its bonds.

  • A
    The polarity of a molecule is the sum of the bond polarities.
  • B
    The polarity of a molecule is the vector sum of the dipole moments of its bonds,considering the molecular geometry.
  • C
    The polarity of a molecule is independent of its geometry.
  • D
    The polarity of a molecule is always zero if it contains polar bonds.

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