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QJEEM23Ch1907: JEE Main 2023 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM23Ch1907 Solution: The pair from the following pairs having both compounds with…

The pair from the following pairs having both compounds with net non-zero dipole moment is

Multiple Choice Options

  • A cis-butene, trans-butene
  • B CH2Cl2, CHCl3
  • C Benzene, anisidine
  • D 1,4-Dichlorobenzene, 1,3-Dichlorobenzene

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The correct option from the pairs having both compounds with a net non-zero dipole moment is:

Option A: cis-butene, trans-butene\text{cis-butene, trans-butene} cis-butene has a net dipole moment because the two alkyl groups are on the same side of the molecule, causing an imbalance in the distribution of electrons. However, trans-butene is symmetric, so the dipole moments of the two alkyl groups cancel each other out, giving it a net dipole moment of zero. Therefore, this pair does not have both compounds with a net non-zero dipole moment.

Option B: CH2Cl2,CHCl3\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}_2, \text{CHCl}_3 Both CH2Cl2\text{CH}_2\text{Cl}_2 (dichloromethane) and CHCl3\text{CHCl}_3 (chloroform) have a net non-zero dipole moment due to the difference in electronegativity between the hydrogen and chlorine atoms. Hence, this pair has both compounds with a net non-zero dipole moment.

Option C: Benzene, Anisidine\text{Benzene, Anisidine} Benzene has a symmetrical structure, leading to a net zero dipole moment. Anisidine, however, does have a net dipole moment due to the asymmetry in its structure. Therefore, this pair does not have both compounds with a net non-zero dipole moment.

Option D: 1,4-Dichlorobenzene, 1,3-Dichlorobenzene\text{1,4-Dichlorobenzene, 1,3-Dichlorobenzene} 1,4-Dichlorobenzene\text{1,4-Dichlorobenzene} has a symmetrical structure, leading to a net zero dipole moment. However, 1,3-Dichlorobenzene\text{1,3-Dichlorobenzene} has a non-zero dipole moment due to the asymmetry in its structure. Therefore, this pair does not have both compounds with a net non-zero dipole moment.

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