Chapter 1, Problem 1.36AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason corresponding to the fact that ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}\text{C}-\text{Cl}$ (dipole moment $\text{1}\text{.94 D}$) and ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}\text{C}-\text{F}$ (dipole moment $\text{1}\text{.82 D}$) have almost identical dipole moments, even though fluorine is considerably more electronegative than chlorine is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The dipole moment is defined as the charge separation between two atoms in a covalent bond or between two ions in an ionic bond. It is used to determine the polarity of atoms or ions. If the value of dipole moment is zero, then the molecule is said to be non-polar, and if the value of dipole moment is not zero, then the molecule is said to be polar and possess permanent dipole moment.