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If a molecule MX3 has zero dipole moment the sigma bonding orbitals used by M (atomic number < 21) are

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a

pure p

b

sp hybrid

c

sp2 hybrid

d

sp3 hybrid

answer is C.

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Dipole moment of MX3 is zero.It indicates MX3 is a symmetrical molecule.In general (not always) molecules with regular geometry (molecules not containing lone pairs on central atom) are symmetrical.Thus MX3 must be AB3 type with 3 bond pairs and no lone pairs on cental atom. Hybridization on "M" in MX3 will be sp2Ex:-
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If a molecule MX3 has zero dipole moment the sigma bonding orbitals used by M (atomic number < 21) are