Q.

Which of the following molecules has a dipole moment of zero?

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a

 CH2Cl2

b

SO2

c

HCN

d

CO2

answer is D.

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The chemical formula for CO2 is O=C=O, and it has a bond dipole moment (C-O bond). However, because one bond's dipole moment is negated by another, CO2 has a linear structure. As a result of being a linear molecule, CO2 has no dipole moment.

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