Which of the following has the least dipole moment? | CGP Edu

Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 12, 2026

Which of the following has the least dipole moment?

A

NF 3

B

CO 2

C

SO 2

D

NH 3

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The correct answer is:

The values of C=O bond dipoles are same but acting in opposite direction; so cancel out. Thus dipole moment of CO 2 is zero.

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