Chapter 10.1, Problem 10.3CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

With the help of arrows, the direction in which the electrons are displaced in Methanol has to be indicated.

Concept Introduction:

Dipole moment:

Dipole moment is quantity that is used to measure net molecular polarity. It is represented as $\text{μ,}$ and can be defined as magnitude of charge Q present at either end of specific dipole times the distance r seen between the charges.  The dipole moment is expressed using formula,

$\text{μ = Q × r}$

Debye is the unit of dipole moment.

One Debye is equal to $\text{3}{\text{.336×10}}^{\text{-30}}\text{coulomb}\text{meters}\left(\text{c}\text{.m}\right)$ in S.I units.