Asked by Faith Meltvedt on Sep 25, 2024

Which of the following alkyl halides has the smallest molecular dipole moment?

A) CH3F
B) CH3Cl
C) CH2I2
D) CH2Cl2
E) CF4

Molecular Dipole Moment

A measure of the separation of positive and negative electrical charges within a molecule, influencing molecular interactions.

Alkyl Halides

Organic compounds containing a halogen atom bonded to an aliphatic carbon chain.

  • Describe the characteristics of dipole moments in alkyl halides at the molecular level.