Is sugar a polar molecule? Chemistry Intermolecular Bonding Polarity of Molecules 1 Answer anor277 Feb 17, 2017 #"Sugar is a highly polar molecule............"# Explanation: Glucose, #C_6H_12O_6#, has 4 secondary hydroxyl groups, and 1 (exocyclic) primary hydroxyl group. Sugar is a highly polar molecule that has substantial water solubility. Answer link Related questions How can polarity of molecules be predicted from their geometry? How do polar covalent molecules dissolve in water? How do polar molecules differ from nonpolar molecules? How do polar molecules form hydrogen bonds? How does electronegativity impact polarity of molecules? Why are polar molecules said to have dipoles? Why are polar molecules hydrophilic? Question #37d37 How can I calculate the polarity of a solvent? How does polarity relate to electronegativity? See all questions in Polarity of Molecules Impact of this question 8399 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License