Select the $WRONG$ statement about polar molecules.

  • A
    Polar molecules have permanent dipole moment.
  • B
    $A$ molecule in which centre of mass of positive charges does not coincide with the centre of mass of negative charges is a polar molecule.
  • C
    Polar molecules have symmetrical shape.
  • D
    Polar molecules act as tiny electric dipoles.

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