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The compound that will have a permanent dipole moment among the following is
ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureWBJEEWBJEE 2014
Options:
  • A I
  • B II
  • C III
  • D IV
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The correct answer is: I
Symmetrical molecules and symmetrical trans-alkene have a net dipole moment zero. $\mathrm{CH}_{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ is not a symmetrical molecule, thus it will have a permanent dipole.

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