Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
The net dipole moment of a polyatomic mo...

The net dipole moment of a polyatomic molecule depends on the spatial arrangement of various bonds in the molecule.
The dipole moment of `BF_3` is zero while that of `NF_3` is not zero. Justify

Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE

    MAXIMUM PUBLICATION|Exercise EXERCISE|58 Videos

  • CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM

    MAXIMUM PUBLICATION|Exercise EXAMPLE|143 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

The dipole moments of polyatomic molecules not only depends upon bond dipoles but also on the spatial arrangement of various bonds in the molecule. Compare dipole moments of NH_3 and NF_3 .

Define dipole moment. The dipole moment of BF_3 is zero. Why?

The dipole moment of BF_3 is zero eventhough the B-F bonds are polar, Justify.

The molecule that will have no dipole moment is :

NF_3 and NH_3 show dipole moment.But the dipole moment of NF_3 is less than that of NH_3 .Why?

Among the following, the molecule with the highest dipole moment is

The molecule containing non-zero dipole moment is.

A magnetic system with zero dipole moment

Which one of the following arrangements of molecules is correct on the basis of their dipole moment?

MAXIMUM PUBLICATION-CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE-EXERCISE
  1. Molecular orbital theory was developed by F. Hund and R. S. Mulliken ...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Molecular orbital theory was developed by F. Hund and R. S. Mulliken ...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. In order to explain the geometrical shapes of molecules, the concept o...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Define the term , hybridization.

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Explain sp^3 hybridization taking methane (CH4) as an example

    Text Solution

    |

  6. The net dipole moment of a polyatomic molecule depends on the spatial ...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. The type of hybridization indicates the geometry of a molecule. In wa...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. The formation of molecular orbitals can be described by the linear com...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. The formation of molecular orbitals can be described by the linear com...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. The electronic configuration of a molecule can give information about ...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. The electronic configuration of a molecule can give information about ...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Give any two factors influencing the formation of an ionic bond.

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Give the shape of the following species i) NH4^(+)

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Give the shape of the following species ii) HgCl2

    Text Solution

    |

  15. VSEPR theory is used to predict the shape and bond angle of molecules....

    Text Solution

    |

  16. VSEPR theory is used to predict the shape and bound angle of molecules...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. VSEPR theory is used to predict the shape and bound angle of molecules...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. The geometry of the molecule is decided by type of hybridization. a) ...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. The geometry of the molecule is decided by type of hybridization. Give...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. The geometry of the molecule is decided by type of hybridization. Iso...

    Text Solution

    |