Consider the molecules CO₂, SO₂

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Consider the molecules CO₂, SO₂, and H₂O. Which of these three has the greatest net dipole moment? Provide a brief justification based on molecular geometry and bond polarity.

Related theory

VSEPR Theory
Covalent Bonding
Bond polarity and dipole moment
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Molecular polarity

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