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The observed dipole moment of HCl is 1.3D. If the bond length of HCl is 1.3˚A, then percentage ionic character of HCl bond is nearly :


(Charge on electron =4.8×1010esu)

A
50%
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40%
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C
30%
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D
17%
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Solution

The correct option is D 17%
% ionic character =μPracticalμTheoretical×100

μ Practical is given =1.3D

μ Theoretical = charge on electron in esu× bond length

=4.8×1010×1.3Ao=6.24×1010Ao

% ionic character=1.36.24×10017%

Hence, the correct option is D.

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