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Generally if a molecule contains polar bonds and the bond dipole moments do not cancel each other out then that molecule will have an overall dipole moment. Bond dipoles arise when there is a significant difference in electronegativity between the atoms in the bond. There some cases such as phosphine PH3 where the lone pair can make a significant contribution to the molecular dipole moment.

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Q: What determines whether a molcule has an overall dipole moment?
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