Question

a diatomic molecule (A-B) has a dipole moment of 1.3D . if its bond length is 2.6 angstrom then % ionic character in A-B bond is
1) 20.8
2) 10.4
3) 18.2
4) 48.2 ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Dipole moment (μ)= charge (q)× distance (d)

μ=q×d

1.2×10

−18

=q×10

−8

cm

q=

10

8

1.2×10

−18

=1.2×10

−10

Charge on each atom =

e

q

×100=

4.8×10

−10

1.2×10

−10

×100=25%