Chemistry Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

Dipole moment defined as the

A
product of the magnitude of the charge and the distance between the centres of positive and positive charge.
B
product of the magnitude of the charge and the distance between the centres of negative and negative charge.
C
product of the magnitude of the charge and the distance between the centres of positive and negative charge.
D
product of the magnitude of the resistance and the distance between the neutral nuclei.

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As a result of polarisation, the molecule possesses the dipole moment which can be defined as the product of the magnitude of the charge and the distance between the centres of positive and negative charge. It is usually designated by a Greek letter . Mathematically, it is expressed as follows:

Dipole moment Charge ( Q ) Distance of separation ( r ).

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