A certain diatomic molecule AB has a measured dipole moment of and an internuclear distance of . What is the approximate percentage of electronic charge existing on the more electronegative atom?

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A certain diatomic molecule AB has a measured dipole moment of $1.2	ext{ D}$ and an internuclear distance of $1.0	ext{ \AA}$. What is the approximate percentage of electronic charge existing on the more electronegative atom?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. The theoretical dipole moment for 100% ionic character = . Percentage ionic charge = .

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