Which of the following best describes the term dipole moment?

When electrons are unevenly distributed within a molecule

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When several atoms in a compound are electronegative

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A non polar molecule

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Having more than four dipoles

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Solution

The correct option is A When electrons are unevenly distributed within a molecule
When electrons are unevenly distributed within a molecule, the dipole moment occur there.
The electric dipole moment is a measure of the separation of positive and negative electrical charges within a system, that is, a measure of the system's overall polarity. The electric field strength of the dipole is proportional to the magnitude of dipole moment.

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