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Why does the $\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{O}$ double bond have a dipole, whereas the $\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}$ double bond does not? (14.1)
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A dipole is a pair of equal and oppositely charged or magnetized poles separated by a distance. In chemistry, a dipole usually refers to the separation of charges within a molecule between two covalently bonded atoms. Show more…
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