Chapter 8.5, Problem 1PPB

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The dipole moment of the CO molecule is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

Dipole moment is calculated by the expression:

$\mu =Q.r$

Here, $\mu$ is the dipole moment, $r$ is the bond length, and $Q$ is the magnitude of the partial charge.

The value of dipole moment is measured in Coulomb meter, and the bond length should be taken in meters.

Since $\text{1 D}=3.336\times {10}^{-30}\text{C m}$, conversion factor is $\frac{\text{1 D}}{3.336\times {10}^{-30}\text{C m}}$.