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The correct order of dipole moments is :

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CH4<NF3<NH3<H2O
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NF3,CH4<NH3<H2O
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NH3<NF3<CH4<H2O
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H2O<NH3<NF3<CH4
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Solution

The correct option is B CH4<NF3<NH3<H2O
CH4: is symmetric with 0 dipoled moment NF3; and NH3: have similar geometry, NH3 has greater bond angle, greater dipole moment H2O : HO bond is more polar, greater bond angle, greater dipole moment CH4; NF3<NH3<H2O

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