What are polar molecules and non-polar molecules? Give examples of both.

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(N/A) $1$. Polar Molecules: $A$ molecule in which the center of positive charge and the center of negative charge do not coincide is called a polar molecule. These molecules possess a permanent electric dipole moment. Examples: $HCl$,$H_2O$,$NH_3$.
$2$. Non-polar Molecules: $A$ molecule in which the center of positive charge and the center of negative charge coincide is called a non-polar molecule. These molecules have zero permanent electric dipole moment. Examples: $O_2$,$H_2$,$CO_2$.

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $(A)$ and the other is labelled as Reason $(R)$.
Assertion $(A)$: Net dipole moment of a polar dielectric substance is zero in the absence of an external electric field.
Reason $(R)$: In the absence of an external electric field,the different permanent dipoles of a polar dielectric substance are oriented in random directions.
In the light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Give examples of polar and non-polar molecules.

Polar molecules are the molecules:

Assertion : In the absence of an external electric field,the dipole moment per unit volume of a polar dielectric is zero.
Reason : The dipoles of a polar dielectric are randomly oriented.

The unit of intensity of polarization is . . . . . . .

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