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The dipole moment is the highest for...

The dipole moment is the highest for

A

trans-but-2-ene

B

1,3-dimethyl benzene

C

acetophenone

D

ethanol

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The correct Answer is:
C
Acetophenone is a carbonyl compound where the carbonyl group exhibits resonance:

Thus, it has the highest dipole moment. Its dipole moment is around `3D`.
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