Which of the following alkyl halides has the smallest molecular dipole moment? A) CH₃F B) CH₃Cl C) CH₂I₂ D) CH₂Cl₂ E) CF₄

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The dipole moment of a molecule is determined by the difference in electronegativity between the bonded atoms and the geometry of the molecule. In this case, the only molecule with a halogen bonded to a highly electronegative atom (fluorine) is CF₄. This results in a larger dipole moment compared to the other molecules which have halogens bonded to less electronegative atoms.

Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Has the Smallest Molecular