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Number of compounds/species from the following with non-zero dipole moment is ______
\(\text{BeCl}_2, \, \text{BCl}_3, \, \text{NF}_3, \, \text{XeF}_4, \, \text{CCl}_4, \, \text{H}_2\text{O}, \, \text{H}_2\text{S}, \, \text{HBr}, \, \text{CO}_2, \, \text{H}_2, \, \text{HCl}\)

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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Correct Answer: 5

Solution and Explanation

The provided molecules are classified as follows:
Polar molecules (non-zero dipole moment, \(\mu eq 0\)): NF\(_3\), H\(_2\)O, H\(_2\)S, HBr, HCl.
Non-polar molecules (zero dipole moment, \(\mu = 0\)): BeCl\(_2\), BCl\(_3\), XeF\(_4\), CCl\(_4\), CO\(_2\), H\(_2\).

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