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To determine which compound has a dipole moment of zero, we need to analyze the molecular geometry and the arrangement of polar bonds in each compound. The dipole moment is a vector quantity that depends on both the magnitude and direction of the individual bond dipoles. If the bond dipoles cancel each other out, the overall dipole moment will be zero. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: List the compounds given in the question. For example, let's consider three compounds: - Compound A: CH3Cl - Compound B: CO2 - Compound C: CH4 2. **Analyze Compound A (CH3Cl)**: - CH3Cl has a polar bond between carbon and chlorine. The dipole moment points towards chlorine. - The CH3 group has a symmetrical arrangement, but the presence of chlorine creates an overall dipole moment. - **Conclusion**: The dipole moment is not zero. 3. **Analyze Compound B (CO2)**: - CO2 has a linear structure with two polar C=O bonds. - The dipole moments of the two C=O bonds are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, leading to cancellation. - **Conclusion**: The dipole moment is zero. 4. **Analyze Compound C (CH4)**: - CH4 has a tetrahedral structure with four C-H bonds. - The C-H bonds are relatively non-polar, and the symmetrical arrangement of the bonds results in cancellation of dipole moments. - **Conclusion**: The dipole moment is zero. 5. **Final Decision**: - Among the analyzed compounds, CO2 and CH4 have a dipole moment of zero due to their symmetrical geometry and cancellation of bond dipoles. However, if the question specifies only one compound, CO2 is often highlighted as a classic example of a compound with zero dipole moment. ### Final Answer: The dipole moment is zero for the compound CO2.

To determine which compound has a dipole moment of zero, we need to analyze the molecular geometry and the arrangement of polar bonds in each compound. The dipole moment is a vector quantity that depends on both the magnitude and direction of the individual bond dipoles. If the bond dipoles cancel each other out, the overall dipole moment will be zero. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: List the compounds given in the question. For example, let's consider three compounds: - Compound A: CH3Cl - Compound B: CO2 - Compound C: CH4 ...
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