How do you determine which way the dipole arrow points?

Towards the more electronegative atom

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Towards the atom that has the higher atomic number

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Towards the less electronegative atom

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Towards the atom that is polar

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Solution

The correct option is A Towards the more electronegative atom
The dipole arrow points towards the more electronegative element/atom in the structure of molecule.

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