Asked in PMC Practice Test 36 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which of the following species has a permanent dipole moment?

Correct answer: A. SF4

  • A. SF4
  • B. SiF4
  • C. BF3
  • D. XeF4

Explanation

SF4 has sp3d hybridization so possesses a seesaw structure and has a permanent dipole moment.

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