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Question: Polarity in a molecule and hence the dipole moment depends primarily on electronegativity of the con...

Polarity in a molecule and hence the dipole moment depends primarily on electronegativity of the constituent atoms and shape of a molecule. Which of the following has the highest dipole moment?

A

CO2CO_{2}

B

HI

C

H2OH_{2}O

D

SO2SO_{2}

Answer

H2OH_{2}O

Explanation

Solution

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Thus, H2OH_{2}Ohas highest dipole moment.