Amongst the trihalides of nitrogen, which one has the highest dipole moment
A. `NF_(3)`
B. `NCl_(3)`
C. `NI_(3)`
D. `NBr_(3)`

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Correct Answer - B
Nitrogen is more electronegative than I, hence, the dipole moment of bond atoms adds to that of the lone pair resulting in increases in the polarity.

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