4.42. Assertion: In BF3, the dipole moment is zero
Reason: The three bond moments give anet sum of zero as the resultant of any two is equal and
opposite to the third.
4.42. Assertion: In BF3, the dipole moment is zero
Reason: The three bond moments give anet sum of zero as the resultant of any two is equal and opposite to the third.
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4.42. (a) In tetra-atomic molecule like BF3, the dipole moment is zero although the B – F bonds are oriented at an angle of 120o to one another, the three bond moments give a net sum of zero as the resultant of any two is equal and opposite to the third
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