Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
NH(3) is more polar than NF(3) because ....

`NH_(3)` is more polar than `NF_(3)` because _________.

A

F is more electornegative than H

B

`NF_(3)` has three lone pairs on each F atom

C

the orbital dipole due to lone pair on N is in same direction as the resultant dipole moment of N-H bonds in `NH_(3)`

D

the orbital dipole due to lone pair on N is in opposite direction as the resultant dipole moment of N-H bonds in `NH_(3)`

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
C
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • NATURE OF CHEMICAL BOND

    TARGET PUBLICATION|Exercise Competitive Thinking|62 Videos
  • NATURE OF CHEMICAL BOND

    TARGET PUBLICATION|Exercise Evaluation test|20 Videos
  • NATURE OF CHEMICAL BOND

    TARGET PUBLICATION|Exercise Evaluation test|20 Videos
  • HYDROGEN

    TARGET PUBLICATION|Exercise Evaluation test|14 Videos
  • REDOX REACTIONS

    TARGET PUBLICATION|Exercise EVALUATION TEST|15 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

NF_(3) is

O_(3) is more reactive than Oz because:

A : NH_(3) is more polar than NF_(3) . R : NF_(3) cannot be hydrolysed .

Give reasons for the following: NH_(3) is more polar than NF_(3) .

The bond angle in H_(2)O molecule is less than that of NH_(3) molecule because__________.

As N-F bond is more polar than N-H bond, NF_(3) molecule has higher dipole moment than NH_(3) .

TARGET PUBLICATION-NATURE OF CHEMICAL BOND-Critical Thinking
  1. Which of the following bonds will be most polar?

    Text Solution

    |

  2. The bonds between P atoms and Cl atoms in PCl5 are likely to be

    Text Solution

    |

  3. NH(3) is more polar than NF(3) because .

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Maximum covalent character is associated with which of the following c...

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Write product of the following reaction :- Fe2O3 + CO to

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Which of the following will provide the most efficient overlap?

    Text Solution

    |

  7. In hybridisation, mixing of takes place.

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Write product of the following reaction :- CaCO3 + HCl to

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Methane molecule contains lone pairs and bond pairs respectively.

    Text Solution

    |

  10. A hybrid orbital formed from s and p-orbital can contribute to

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Which of the following molecule has a linear shape?

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Which of the following statement is not correct for sigma and pi- bond...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Which of the following is TRUE regarding hybridisation in PCl(5)?

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Which of the following does NOT have lone pair over the central atom?

    Text Solution

    |

  15. The bond angle in H(2)O molecule is less than that of NH(3) molecule b...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. As the electronegative increases from iodine to fluorine, the bond ang...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. What happens when HCOOH is heated at 373K with conc. H2SO4 ?

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Write the resonance structure of CO2 .

    Text Solution

    |

  19. 2p(z) orbital of one atom do not combine with 2p(x) orbital of anothe...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. What happens when CH3Cl is heated at 570K in presence of Cu powder and...

    Text Solution

    |