Chapter 3, Problem 46P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The ${\text{C}}_{\text{2}}{\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{3}}$ isomer that has the largest dipole moment is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

For a molecule to have a dipole moment, it must have at least one polar bond.

The molecules which have more than one polar bond, the individual bond dipoles may reinforce or cancel partly or wholly depending on their orientations.