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If a molecule MX3 has zero dipole moment, the sigma bonding orbitals used by M (atomic number a. pure p b. sp hybridized c. sp2 hybridised d. sp3 hybridised

If a molecule MX3 has zero dipole moment, the sigma bonding orbitals used by M (atomic number < 21) are
a. pure p
b. sp hybridized
c. sp2 hybridised
d. sp3 hybridised

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Navjyot Kalra
askIITians Faculty 654 Points
9 years ago
Sol. For non-polar MX3, it must have triangula4r planar arrangement, ie, there should be sp2 hybridisation around M.

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