question_answer 104)

    (i) Discuss the significance/applications of dipole moment. (ii) Represent diagrammatically the bond moments and the resultant dipole moment in \[C{{O}_{2}},N{{F}_{3}}\] and \[CHC{{l}_{3}}\]

Answer:

  (i) Applications of dipole moment. (a) To decide polarity of the molecule (b) To determine percentage of ionic character (c) To determine geometry of molecules (d) To determine orientation in benzene ring (e) To distinguish cis and trans forms of geometrical forms (f) To determine bond moment   (ii)