Question

Which of the following set of molecules will have zero dipole moment?

• A. Water, hydrogen sulphide, ozone, chlorine trifluoride
• B. Sulphur hexafluoride, carbon tetrachloride, boron trifluoride, phosphorus pentachloride
• C. Sulphur tetrafluoride, xenon tetrafluoride, ammonia, bromine pentafluoride
• D. Methane, carbon dioxide, chloroform, sulphur dioxide

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sulphur hexafluoride, carbon tetrachloride, boron trifluoride, phosphorus pentachloride


In the given molecules, the net bond moments will be zero for each molecule.