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Statement : The dipole moment of ` NH_3` is less than `NF_3` .
Explanation : The lone pair preesent on `N` shows additive nature to `N-H` vector whereas it is subtractive to `N-F` vectro .

A

`S` is correct by ` E` is wrong .

B

`S` is wrong but `E` is wrong .

C

Both `S` and `E` are correct and `E` is correct explanation os ` S` .

D

Both `S` and ` E` are conrrect and `E` is correct explanation os `S`.

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The correct Answer is:
B
The is why ` mu _(NH_3) lt mu _(NF_3) `.
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