Question

Comparison of
Dipole Moment of
CO₂
and H₂o.​

Answer 1

Answer:

In CO₂, the dipole moment exists due to presence of more electronegative atom (oxygen). Also they are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, so they cancel out each other.

In H₂O, the dipole moments exists due to presence of more electronegative atom (oxygen). Also, they are equal in magnitude but not opposite in direction, so they don't cancel out each other and adds up to give some dipole moment.

Hence, H₂O is more polar than CO₂.