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Which of the following molecule/ion has a zero dipole moment ?

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C l F_{3}

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I C l_{2}^{-}

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S F_{4}

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C $I C l_{2}^{-}$
$I C l_{2}^{-}$ has linear shape with $2$ bond pairs and $3$ lone pairs. It undergoes $s p^{3} d$ hybridization.
Two dipole moments of two bonds cancel each other.
Hence, $I C l_{2}^{-}$ has zero dipole moment.

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