Which one of the following compounds has the largest dipole moment?

chloroethene

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1, 1- dichloroethene

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cis-1, 2 dichloroethene

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trichloroethene

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Solution

The correct option is B cis-1, 2 dichloroethene
Alkenes are hydrocarbon with carbon-carbon double bonds. Cis alkene have a greater dipole moment than trans alkenes, so they are slightly polar.

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