Neet Solved Paper 2013 Question 40

Question: Which of the following is a polar molecule?

Options:

A) $ B{F_3} $

B) $ S{F_3} $

C) $ Si{F_4} $

D) $ Xe{F_4} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • Symmetrical molecules are generally non-polar although they have polar bonds. This is because bond dipole of one bond is cancelled by that of the other. $ BF _3,SiF _4 $ and $ XeF _4 $ being symmetrical as non-polar. $ SF _4 $ is unsymmetrical because of the presence of a lone pair of electrons. Due to which it is a polar molecule.