Polarity in a molecule and hence the dipole moment depends primarily on electronegativity of the constituent atoms and shape of a molecule. Which of the following has the highest dipole moment

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CO2

H2O

SO2

answer is C.

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CO2 being symmetrical has zero dipole momentAmount HI, SO2 and H2O dipole moment is highest for H2O as in it the central atom

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