Is sugar polar?

Sugars generally are polar. This is because many possess structures in the form C-O-H. These structures result in high electronegative differences that allow hydrogen bonds to be formed between molecules. It should be noted that sugar is an unclear word within chemistry. Sugar refers to any carbohydrate. read more

A non-polar compound occurs when there is an equal sharing of electrons between two different atoms. Examples of household non-polar compounds include fats, oil and petrol/gasoline. Therefore (per the"oil and water" rule of thumb), most non-polar molecules are water insoluble (hydrophobic) at room temperature. read more