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has more dipole moment than 
because
A
Electron affinity of chlorine is greater than that of fluorine.
B
The charge separation is larger in 
as compared to 
as compared to C
The repulsion between the bond pairs and non-bonded pairs of electrons is greater in 
than 
.
than . D
Chlorine has higher electronegativity than fluorine.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Due to higher bond length of 
the charge separation will be higher in it than 
.
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