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Which of the following would have a permanent dipole moment?

1. SiF4
2. SF4
3. XeF4
4. BF3

Correct answer: SF4

Solution

SF4 has a lone pair of electrons, resulting in an unequal sharing of electrons and a permanent dipole moment.

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