The dipole moment of CH3X (where X is a ...

The dipole moment of `CH_3X` (where X is a halogen) follows the order

A

`CH_(3)F gt CH_(3)Cl gt CH_(3)Br`

B

`CH_(3)F gt CH_(3)Br gt CH_(3)Cl`

C

`CH_(3)Cl gt CH_(3)F gt CH_(3)Br`

D

`CH_(3)F lt CH_(3)Cl lt CH_(3)Br`

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The correct Answer is:

C

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