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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_3F `gt` CH_3CI `gt` CH_3Br`

B

`CH_3F `gt` CH_3Br `gt` CH-3CI`

C

`CH_3CI `gt` CH_3F `gt` CH_3Br`

D

`CH_3F `lt` CH_3CI `lt` CH_3Br`

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C
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