Q 11 :    

Which of the following molecules has the maximum dipole moment?         [2014]

  • CO2

     

  • CH4

     

  • NH3

     

  • NF3

     

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In NH3, H is less electronegative than N and hence dipole moment of each N—H bond is towards N resulting in high net dipole moment whereas in NF3, F is more electronegative than N, the dipole moment of each N—F bond is opposite to that of lone pair, hence reducing the net dipole moment.