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Which one of the following pairs of molecules will have permanent dipole-moments for both members?

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a

SiF4 and NO2

b

SiF4 and CO2

c

NO2 and O3

d

NO2 and CO2

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

SiF4,CO2 are perfectly symmetrical molecules.
Here, the dipole in every direction cancels out, leaving no residual dipole.
Resonance takes place in both NO2 and O3.
Both molecules' partial charges result in separate dipoles, which in turn produce a persistent dipole moment.

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Which one of the following pairs of molecules will have permanent dipole-moments for both members?