Which of the following ethers has a zero dipole moment?
A
Anisole
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B
Phenetole
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C
Diethyl ether
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D
None
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Solution
The correct option is C None None of the given compounds have zero dipole moment. All of them are ethers and ethers (no matter symmetrical or asymmetrical ethers) have net dipole moment. Because the dipole moment is the sum of the dipoles of each bond present in the molecule.