Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 9 - Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories - Exercises - Page 388: 9.4c

Answer

The direction of the overall dipole moment is (ii) from the carbon atom to a point midway between the fluorine atoms.

Work Step by Step

Since the dipole moment of C-F bond has the higher magnitude than the C-H bond, the direction of overall dipole moment vector is dictated by it and is directed from carbon atom to midway between the fluorine atoms.
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