Which one of the following pairs is an example of polar molecular solids?

Which one of the following pairs is an example of polar molecular solids?
  1. SO2( s),CO2( s)
  2. SO2( s),NH3( s)
  3. MgO(s),SO2s
  4. HCl(s),AlN(s)

Solution

SO2 is a bent molecule with a central sulfur atom bonded to two oxygen atoms. The oxygen atoms are more electronegative than sulfur, causing a separation of charge. This results in a bent molecular geometry and a net dipole moment, making SO2 a polar molecule.

NH3 is a trigonal pyramidal molecule with a central nitrogen atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms. Again, the electronegativity difference between nitrogen and hydrogen leads to a separation of charge. The arrangement of the atoms in NH3 gives it a net dipole moment, making it a polar molecule.

Asked in: JEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 2)

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