A neutral water molecules (H2O) in its vapour state has an electric dipole moment of 6×10−30Cm. If the molecule is placed in an electric field of 1.5×104NC−1, the maximum torque that the field can exert on it is nearly:
A
4.5×10−26Nm
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B
4×10−34Nm
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C
9×10−26Nm
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D
6×10−26Nm
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Solution
The correct option is C9×10−26Nm Dipole moment of water molecule P=6×10−30Cm