JEE Advanced2026Paper 1CHEM-I
Q.
The correct order of dipole moments for the given species is
- A
- B
- C
- D
Solution

Symmetry analysis.
- BF is trigonal planar (): three equal B–F bond dipoles at 120° cancel, .
- NH is regular tetrahedral (): four equal N–H bond dipoles cancel, .
- NF is pyramidal with the lone pair on N. The N–F bond dipoles point from N toward F (since F is more electronegative), while the lone pair dipole points opposite to the resultant of the N–F bonds. The lone-pair contribution partially cancels the bond contribution, giving a small net dipole D.
- NH is also pyramidal, but the N–H bond dipoles point from H toward N (N is more electronegative), in the same direction as the lone-pair dipole. The contributions reinforce, giving a larger net dipole D.
Order: . Option (A).