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Even though both NH(3) " and " NF(3) are...

Even though both `NH_(3) " and " NF_(3)` are pyramidal, `NH_(3)` has a higher dipolemoment compared to `NF_(3)`. Why ?

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direction of lone pair of electrons (3 N-H electrons) is towards nitrogen in ammonia
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