Which of the Following Molecules Has a Net Dipole Moment

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules has a net dipole moment?

• A)BeCl ₂
• B)SF ₂
• C)KrF ₂
• D)CO ₂
• E)CCl ₄

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