Each of the following options contains a set of four molecules. Identify the option$(s)$ where all four molecules possess a permanent dipole moment at room temperature.
$(1)$ $BeCl_2, CO_2, BCl_3, CHCl_3$
$(2)$ $SO_2, C_6H_5Cl, H_2Se, BrF_5$
$(3)$ $BF_3, O_3, SF_6, XeF_6$
$(4)$ $NO_2, NH_3, POCl_3, CH_3Cl$

  • A
    $1, 2$
  • B
    $1, 3$
  • C
    $1, 4$
  • D
    $2, 4$

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