Dipole moment of H2Ois 1.85 D. If bond angle is105∘ and O - H bond length is 0.94∘A
A
2.32×10−10esu
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B
3.23×10−10
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C
1.5×10−10esu
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D
4.5×10−15esu
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Solution
The correct option is B3.23×10−10
From the bond angle and vector moment μ=e×l Thus e(charge) can be determined AB=BCcos52.5∘ =0.94×0.609=0.572 =0.572×10−4cm μ=e×AB e=μAB=1.85×10−18esucm0.572×10−4cm=3.23×10−10esu