Chemistryhard · Past Paper
What is the dipole moment of a Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) molecule?
A0 D
B1.0 D
C1.5 D
D2.0 D
✓ Correct Answer: A — 0 D
CCl4 is a symmetrical tetrahedral molecule, so the individual bond dipoles cancel out, resulting in zero net dipole moment.
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