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Which of the following has/have zero dipole moment?

  1. Atrans-1,2-dichloroethene
  2. B1,4-dichlorobenzene
  3. C1,2-dichlorobenzene
  4. D1,1-dichloroethene

Answer: A, B

In trans-1,2-dichloroethene and 1,4-dichlorobenzene the two C-Cl dipoles are equal and opposite, giving zero. In 1,2-dichlorobenzene and 1,1-dichloroethene the C-Cl dipoles are at an angle ( and ), so the resultant is non-zero.
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