Which of the following is a nonpolar molecule?

A. H₂O
B. CO₂
C. NH₃
D. CH₃Cl

Answer: CO₂

Additional Information: Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a nonpolar molecule because the bond dipoles cancel each other out due to its linear shape.

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