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A diatomic molecule has dipole moment of 1.2D. If its bond length is 1 A0, the fraction of electronic charge that exists on each atom is

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answer is 0.25.

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Detailed Solution

Given , p = 1.2D and l = 1 A

We know that Dipole moment, μ=q×d
Substitute the given values in the above equation.
1.2×10-18=q×10-8 cm
q=1.2×10-18108=1.2×10-10

Charge on each atom =qe=1.2×10-104.8×10-10=0.25

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A diatomic molecule has dipole moment of 1.2D. If its bond length is 1 A0, the fraction of electronic charge that exists on each atom is