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Published on: August 12, 2026
is dipolar, whereas 
is not. It is because
A
is linear and 
is angular
B
is angular and 
is linear
C
The electornegativity of F is greater than that of O
D
involves hydrogen bonding whereas 
is a discrete molecule
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The overall value of the dipole moment of a polar molecule depends on its geometry and shape i.e., vectorial addition of dipole moment of the constituent bonds water has angular structure with bond angle 105° as it has dipole moment. However 
is a linear molecule since dipole moment summation of all the bonds present in the molecule cancel each other.
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