Question

The molecule which has zero dipole moment is :

A. $$C{H_2}C{l_2}$$
B. $$BF$$  
C. $$NF$$
D. $$Cl{O_2}$$
Answer :   $$BF$$
Solution :
TIPS/Formulae : Dipole moment of compound having regular geometry and same type of atoms is zero. It is vector quantity.
The zero dipole moment of $$B{F_3}$$  is due to its symmetrical (triangular planar) structure. The three fluorine atoms lie at the corners of an equilateral triangle with boron at the centre.
NOTE: The vectorial addition of the dipole moments of the three bonds gives a net sum of zero because the resultant of any two dipole moments is equal and opposite to the third. The dipole moment of $$N{H_3}$$  is $$1.46$$ $$D$$  indicating its unsymmetrical structure. The dipole moment of$$C{H_2}C{l_2}$$   ( the molecule uses $$s{p^3}$$  hybridisation but is not symmetric ) is $$1.57\,{\text{D}}.$$

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Releted Question 1

The compound which contains both ionic and covalent bonds is

A. $$C{H_4}$$
B. $${H_2}$$
C. $$KCN$$
D. $$KCl$$
Releted Question 2

The octet rule is not valid for the molecule

A. $$C{O_2}$$
B. $${H_2}O$$
C. $${O_2}$$
D. $$CO$$
Releted Question 3

Element $$X$$ is strongly electropositive and element $$Y$$ is strongly electronegative. Both are univalent. The compound formed would be

A. $${X^ + }{Y^ - }$$
B. $${X^ - }{Y^{ + \,}}$$
C. $$X - Y$$
D. $$X \to Y$$
Releted Question 4

Which of the following compounds are covalent?

A. $${H_2}$$
B. $$CaO$$
C. $$KCl$$
D. $$N{a_2}S$$

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