A neutral molecule XF3 has a zero dipole moment. The element X is most likely

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A neutral molecule XF3 has a zero dipole moment. The element X is most likely (A) chlorine (B) boron (C) nitrogen (D) carbon

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

BF3 has planar and symmetrical structure thus as a result the resultant of two bond moments, being equal and opposite to the third, cancels out and hence molecule possess zero dipole moment.

Q. A neutral molecule $X F_{3}$ has a zero dipole moment. The element X is most likely

chlorine

boron

nitrogen

carbon

$B F_{3}$ has planar and symmetrical structure thus as a result the resultant of two bond moments, being equal and opposite to the third, cancels out and hence molecule possess zero dipole moment.

Q. A neutral molecule XF3​ has a zero dipole moment. The element X is most likely