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Ozone $\left(\mathrm{O}_{3}\right)$ has a dipole moment $(0.54 \mathrm{D}) .$ How can a molecule with only one kind of atom have a dipole moment?
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Normally, a molecule made up of the same type of atoms would not have a dipole moment because there would be no difference in electronegativity to create a polar bond. Show more…
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