The dipole moment of vinyl chloride is lower than that of methyl chloride. This is due to :-

Resonance effect

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Inductive effect

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Electromeric effect

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Hyperconjugation

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Solution

The correct option is A Resonance effect
In Resonance effect electron cloud or bonds are in dynamic state. They are not stable at one position. So, it causes in the lower the dipole moment.

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