Why is brcl5 nonpolar when it's asymmetrical? aren't symmetrical molecules suppposed to be polar?

BrCl₅ is an asymmetrical molecule because it has one lone pair and five atoms bonded to the central atom. Due to low difference of electronegativities, BrCl₅ is a nonpolar molecule.

Explanation:

According to the Linus Pauling scale, the difference between their electronegativities Δx can be determined if the link will be:

Br-Cl bonds are nonpolar because the difference between their electronegativities is:

Br: 2.96

Cl: 3.16

Δx= 3.16 - 2.96 = 0.2

BrCl₅ has nonpolar bonds.

its going to be mutualism cuz they both benefit from the relationship.

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