Among the following, the molecule with the lowest dipole moment is

Among the following, the molecule with the lowest dipole moment is
  1. $\mathrm{CHCl}_3$
  2. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{Cl}$
  3. $\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2$
  4. $\mathrm{CCl}_4$

Solution

$\mathrm{CCl}_4$ has lowest (zero) dipole moment. This is due to its symmetrical tetrahedral structure. Due to which dipole moment of one bond is cancelled by opposite dipole moment of the other three bonds.

Asked in: JEE Main 2012 (19 May Online)

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