Question

the zero dipole moment of co2 molecules indicate that the molecule is​

Answer 1

Explanation:

CO2 has the structure as O=C=O. ... But, as the dipole moment of one bond is cancelled by other, the structure of CO2 is a linear. So, CO2 has zero dipole moment because it is a linear molecule

Answer 2

The zero dipole moment of CO2 indicates that the molecule is linear.

• Dipole moment is the measure of separation of two charged particles in space. It is the product of magnitude of the charges and the distance between them.
• In carbon dioxide, the two oxygen atoms are more electronegative than the carbon.
• Hence, the dipole moments orient towards the oxygen atoms on either side of the carbon atom.
• These two cancel each other because they are of same magnitude and opposite direction. The net dipole moment is therefore zero.
• The molecule thus has a linear structure.