NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
How is the dipole moment mathematically expressed?
Options
- ADipole moment (μ) = charge (Q) × distance of separation (r)
- BDipole moment (μ) = charge (Q) + distance of separation (r)
- CDipole moment (μ) = charge (Q) / distance of separation (r)
- DDipole moment (μ) = charge (Q) - distance of separation (r)
Correct answer
A. Dipole moment (μ) = charge (Q) × distance of separation (r)
Step-by-step solution
The mathematical expression for dipole moment is μ = Q × r, where μ is the dipole moment, Q is the charge, and r is the distance of separation.