Consider the following molecules.
I.BF 3
II.CHBr 3 (C is the central atom)
III.Br 2
IV.XeCl 2
V.CO
VI.SF 4
Select the molecule(s)that fit the given statement.
-These molecules have a zero net dipole moment.
A)III,V
B)I,III,IV
C)III,IV,V
D)I,III,IV,VI
E)none of them

Question

Consider the following molecules.
I.BF 3 
II.CHBr 3 (C is the central atom)
III.Br 2 
IV.XeCl 2 
V.CO
VI.SF 4 
Select the molecule(s)that fit the given statement.
-These molecules have a zero net dipole moment.
A)III,V
B)I,III,IV
C)III,IV,V
D)I,III,IV,VI
E)none of them

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Molecules III (Br2), IV (XeCl4), and I (BF3) have symmetrical shapes, leading to a cancellation of dipole moments, resulting in a zero net dipole moment.

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