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Which of the following has zero dipole moment value?

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a

PCl3F2

b

PCl5

c

P(CH3)2(CF3)2

d

PF3Cl2

answer is A, B, C.

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Detailed Solution

1) The chlorine atoms in the   structure is arranged in a single plane with 120-degree bonds between each of the three links. Net dipole moment is therefore zero.
2) Since, in trigonal bipyramidal (TBP) Geometry ,axial orbital has no s-character. So, F and -CF3 group are attached at equatorial positions. Therefore, dipole moment of P(CH3)2(CF3)2is zero.

3) Due to its symmetrical geometrical structure, which causes the polarity of the P-Cl bonds to be cancelled out by one another, is nonpolar in nature. Therefore, the net dipole moment of equals zero.

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