1.

Compare the dipole moments of water and ammonia.

Answer»

Solution :UNSHARED pairs of electrons make LARGE CONTRIBUTIONS to the dipole moments of water and ammonia. Because an unshared pair has no other atom attached to it to partially neutralize its NEGATIVE charge, an unshared electron pair CONTRIBUTES a large moment directed away from the central atom. (The O-H and N-H moments are also appreciable.)


Discussion

No Comment Found