Which of the following halides has the least dipole moment?

1, 2

-Dichlorobenzene

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Dichloromethane

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Trichloromethane

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Ethyl chloride

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Solution

The correct option is C Trichloromethane
$μ$ order is: $(a) > (d) > (b) > (c)$

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