NEET2005ChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular StructureActual
Which of the following would have a permanent dipole moment?
Options
- ASiF ₄
- BSF ₄
- CXeF ₄
- DBF ₃
Correct answer
A. SiF ₄
Step-by-step solution
Permanent dipoles occur when two atoms in moleculehave substantially different electronegativity: One atom attracts electrons more than another, becoming more negative, while the other atom becomes more positive. A molecule with a permanent dipole moment is called a polar molecule.