Question
Why are dipole moments of $\text{CO}_2,\text{BF}_3,\text{CCl}_4,\text{PF}_5,\text{SF}_6$ are zero?
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Answer
They have symmetrical shape, individual bond moments or dipoles get cancelled, therefore, net dipole moment is zero.
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