A diatomic molecule has a dipole moment of 1.2D. If its bond distance is 1.0Ao, what fraction of electric charge “e” exists on each atom? 12% of e 18% of e 25% of e 30% of e
Dipole moment (μ)= charge (q)× distance (d) μ=q×d 1.2×10−18=q×10−8cm q=1081.2×10−18=1.2×10−10 Charge on each atom =eq×100=4.8×10−101.2×10−10×100=25% Therefore, option D is correct.
