The measured dipole moment of HF is

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Problem

1.83\,\text{D}

. If the dipole moment that would result from complete transfer of one electron across the bond is

4.80\,\text{D}

, what is the percent ionic character of the H–F bond? (a) 48\% (b) 63\% (c) 38\% (d) 15\%