Which of the following molecules has the smallest dipole moment? CH$_2$O NO HF CH$_4$ H$_2$O
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It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. The magnitude of the dipole moment is determined by the difference in electronegativity between the atoms in the molecule and the distance between them. The direction of the dipole moment is Show more…
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