Organic Compounds Containing Halogens Question 1

Question: Among the following, the molecule with the highest dipole moment is

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Options:

A) $ CH_3Cl $

B) $ CH_2Cl_2 $

C) $ CHCl_3 $

D) $ CCl_4 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ CH_3Cl $ have one Cl atom which is more electronegative so it will have highest dipole moment.