Which Compound Below Has the Largest Dipole Moment

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which compound below has the largest dipole moment?

• A)CH₂Cl₂
• B)CH₃Cl
• C)CHCl₃
• D)CCl₄
• E)CH₄

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