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Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure General Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following is/are correct statement(s) for dipole moment ?

A
Lone pair of electrons present on central atom can give rise to dipole moment.
B
Dipole moment is vector quantity.
C
CO2 molecule has dipole moment.
D
Difference in electronegativities of combining atoms can lead to dipole moment.

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(a, b, d)

Dipole moment is a vector quantity as it depends on the magnitude and the direction.

= 0.

As a result of polarisation in covalent bond which arises due to the difference in the electronegativities of combining atoms, the molecule possesses the dipole moment.

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