Q.

Molecules with a permanent dipole moment include which of the following?

(P) HCN

(Q) O3

(R) XeF2

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a

P only

b

P and Q only

c

Q and R only

d

P, Q and R

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

HCN is a polar, linear-shaped molecule having one link between the H and N atoms and one C atom in the middle. There is a constant dipole moment in this chemical connection. Due to the presence of N in HCN, which is not physically linked to hydrogen atoms, dipole-dipole forces are present between the HCN molecule's electron pair.

A resonance structure is created when a single and a double bond between the centre oxygen and the flanking oxygens swap locations. While the other oxygens share a negative charge between them, the centre oxygen has a single formal + charge. Ozone O3 therefore has a constant dipole moment.

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