The direction of dipole moment is

from positive to negative charge

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from negative to positive charge

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The correct option is B
from negative to positive charge

The direction of dipole moment is from negative to positive charge.

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The direction of dipole moment is

The correct option is B from negative to positive charge The direction of dipole moment is from negative to positive charge.

The correct option is B
from negative to positive charge

The direction of dipole moment is from negative to positive charge.