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MHT CET Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure 2026 MHT CET 2026 (15 April Shift 1)

MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

Question

Which of the following order of dipole moment for stated molecules is correct?

Options

  1. A. BF _3 > NF _3 > NH _3
  2. B. NF _3 > BF _3 > NH _3
  3. C. NH _3 > BF _3 > NF _3
  4. D. NH _3 > NF _3 > BF _3

Answer

D. NH _3 > NF _3 > BF _3

Step-by-step solution

BF _3 has a symmetrical trigonal planar geometry, so its net dipole moment is zero. In NH _3, the N-H bond dipoles and the lone pair dipole are in the same direction, which add up to give a high dipole moment. In NF _3, the N-F bond dipoles and the lone pair dipole are in opposite directions, which partially cancel each other, resulting in a lower dipole moment than NH _3. Therefore, the correct order of dipole moment is NH _3 > NF _3 > BF _3. Answer: NH _3 > NF _3 > BF _3

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