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Which of the following molecules are polar: OF2, HF, SO3 ?

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All except SO3
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Only HF
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Only HF and OF2
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is A All except SO3
Symmetrical molecules generally do not posses net dipole moment. As opposite dipole moments cancel each other and the net dipole moment of molecule is zero.

OF2:
Structure of OF2 is non- planar
Hybridisation sp3
Geometry tetrahedral
Structure Bent
Hence , it contains 2 lone pairs.


Hence, it posses permanent dipole and is a polar molecule.


HF linear

As the bond between H and F is polar, HF is a polar molecule

SO3:
Planar and symmetrical, hence, it does not posses any net dipole moment and is non polar.

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