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What may be the geometry of molecule if AX3 molecule has non - zero dipole moment?

A
Trigonal planar
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Bent T - shape
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Pyramidal
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Both (b) and (c)
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Solution

The correct option is D Both (b) and (c)
For a central atom with 3 ligands, it is already given
that the dipole moment is non-zero. This means that the molecule's
structure is non-symmetrical. We are left with pyramidal and T-shaped.
We can make a case for both such cases!

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