Chapter 10.2, Problem 1PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ has dipole moment or not has to be predicted.

Concept Introduction:

The term dipole moment refers to the quantitative measure of polarity of a bond. It is represented as $\text{μ}$.  It can be defined as the product of the charge $\text{Q}$ and the distance r between the charges.  So, its mathematical representation is $\text{μ}\text{=}\text{Q}\times \text{r}$.  Thus dipole moment can be created by the charge separation in a polar molecule.

For example:

The diatomic molecule $\text{HCl}$ possess dipole moment