Number of compounds from the following with zero dipole moment is . HF, H2, H2S, CO2, NH3, BF3, CH4, CHCl3, SiF4, H2O, BeF2
Answer
6
Solution
Zero dipole moment: non-polar bond, or symmetrical shape in which bond dipoles cancel.
H2 (non-polar bond), CO2, BeF2 (linear), BF3 (trigonal planar), CH4, SiF4 (tetrahedral) ⇒ μ = 0
HF (polar bond), H2S, H2O (bent), NH3 (pyramidal), CHCl3 (unequal bonds) ⇒ μ ≠ 0
∴ count = 6
Answer: 6