Which of the following molecular interactions include not only London dispersion forces but also dipole-dipole interaction?
A
PF3(l)
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B
BF3(l)
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C
LaF3(l)
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D
SiF4(l)
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Solution
The correct option is APF3(l) In case of PF3 due to the lack of symmetry not only London dispersion force occurs but also dipole-dipole interactions takes place and in P orbitals there is alone pair of electrons and dipoles do not cancels with each other.