Question

Why OF2 is a polar molecule. Explain in detail ?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Hybridization of
`OF_2` is
`sp^3`

Bond pair in
`OF_2` = 2

lone pair in
`OF_2` = 2

Because of presence of two lone pairs of electron shape is bent.

F is more electronegative than O, therefore two O-F bons are polar and hence, two dipole exists. The resultant diople moment in a molecule is the vector sum of individual existing dipoles (shown in the attachment).

because of the bent shape of
`OF_2` two dipole moments add to each other. this result in the existence of permanent dipole moment in the molecule and thus
`OF_2` is a polar molecule.