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Each of the following options contains a set of four molecules, identify the option(s) where all four molecules possess a permanent dipole moment at room temperature.

A
SO2,C6H5Cl,H2Se,BrF5
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BeCl2,CO2,BCl3,CHCl3
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BF3,O3,SF6,XeF6
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D
NO2,NH3,POCl3,CH3Cl
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Solution

The correct options are
A SO2,C6H5Cl,H2Se,BrF5
D NO2,NH3,POCl3,CH3Cl
Both (a) and (d) are correct as each of the molecules possesses a dipole moment.

In option (b) CO2 and in option (c) SF6 are completely symmetrical and thus possess no dipole moment.

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