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How many molecules among the following have zero dipole moment `NH_(3),BF_(3),NF_(3),C CI_(4)` ? .

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To determine how many molecules among NH₃, BF₃, NF₃, and CCl₄ have a zero dipole moment, we need to analyze the molecular geometry and symmetry of each molecule. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze NH₃ (Ammonia)**: - NH₃ has a trigonal pyramidal shape due to the presence of a lone pair on the nitrogen atom. - The bond dipoles (N-H) do not cancel out because of the asymmetrical shape. - **Conclusion**: NH₃ has a net dipole moment that is not zero. 2. **Analyze BF₃ (Boron Trifluoride)**: - BF₃ has a trigonal planar geometry. - The three bond dipoles (B-F) are symmetrically arranged around the boron atom. - The bond dipoles cancel each other out due to symmetry. - **Conclusion**: BF₃ has a net dipole moment of zero. 3. **Analyze NF₃ (Nitrogen Trifluoride)**: - NF₃ has a trigonal pyramidal shape similar to NH₃ due to the presence of a lone pair on nitrogen. - The bond dipoles (N-F) do not cancel out because of the asymmetrical shape. - **Conclusion**: NF₃ has a net dipole moment that is not zero. 4. **Analyze CCl₄ (Carbon Tetrachloride)**: - CCl₄ has a tetrahedral geometry. - The four bond dipoles (C-Cl) are symmetrically arranged around the carbon atom. - The bond dipoles cancel each other out due to symmetry. - **Conclusion**: CCl₄ has a net dipole moment of zero. ### Final Answer: Among the given molecules, **2 molecules (BF₃ and CCl₄)** have a zero dipole moment. ---

To determine how many molecules among NH₃, BF₃, NF₃, and CCl₄ have a zero dipole moment, we need to analyze the molecular geometry and symmetry of each molecule. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Analyze NH₃ (Ammonia)**: - NH₃ has a trigonal pyramidal shape due to the presence of a lone pair on the nitrogen atom. - The bond dipoles (N-H) do not cancel out because of the asymmetrical shape. - **Conclusion**: NH₃ has a net dipole moment that is not zero. ...
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