Consider the following:
Assertion $(A)$: Dipole moment of $NF_3$ is lesser than $NH_3$.
Reason $(R)$: In $NF_3$,the orbital dipole due to lone pair of electrons is in the opposite direction to the resultant dipole moment of the three $N-F$ bonds.
The correct answer is:

  • A
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct and $(R)$ is the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • B
    Both $(A)$ and $(R)$ are correct but $(R)$ is not the correct explanation of $(A)$.
  • C
    $(A)$ is correct,but $(R)$ is not correct.
  • D
    $(A)$ is not correct,but $(R)$ is correct.

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Assertion $A$: $NH_3$ and $NF_3$ molecules have a pyramidal shape with a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom. The resultant dipole moment of $NH_3$ is greater than that of $NF_3$.
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