Question
$CHCl_3$ is polar Explain.

Answer

In $CHCl_3,$ the dipoles are not equal and do not cancel each other. Hence, $CHCl_3$ is polar with a non$-$zero dipole moment.
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Note: Dipole moments and geometry of some molecules are given in the following table:
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