A quantum chemistry program indicates that the dipole moment of PH3 is zero. Which statement(s) best explains this result?
A) PH3 is a trigonal planar structure and the bond dipoles cancel.
B) PH3 violates the octet rule and does not exist.
C) The electronegativities of P and H are very close in value; therefore, no bond dipoles exist.
D) A and C only
E) A, B, and C
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