List the solids in order of increasing polarity.

[Ki-nana18]

Homework Statement

List the solids in order of increasing polarity.
NaCl,C₁₀H₈, C₆H₅COOH, NH₂CONH₂.

Homework Equations

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The Attempt at a Solution

C₁₀H₈, C₆H₅COOH, NH₂CONH₂, NaCl. My rationale is that the longer the carbon skeleton the least polar.

 

[QuarkCharmer]

It really depends on the molecular geometry. You should figure out the structure of the molecule and then calculate the dipole moment by referencing an electronegativity chart for specific numbers. That should get you a good idea of the polarity.