Two diatomic molecules each have a bond length of

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

Problem

Two diatomic molecules each have a bond length of 120 pm120\,\text{pm}. Molecule X has a measured dipole moment of 1.8 D1.8\,\text{D}, whereas molecule Y has a measured dipole moment of 0.8 D0.8\,\text{D}. Assuming comparable atomic radii, which molecule’s bond is likely to exhibit the greater percent ionic character? Justify your answer in one or two sentences.

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