MCQ
Which bond angle $\theta $ gives maximum dipole moment for triatomic molecule $XY_2$
  • A
    $\theta  = {90^o}$
  • $\theta  = {120^o}$
  • C
    $\theta  = {180^o}$
  • D
    Both $B$ and $C$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$\theta  = {120^o}$
b
$\theta=90^{\circ}$

The dipole moment of two dipoles inclined at an angle $\theta$ is given by the equation

$\mu=\sqrt{X^2+Y^2+2 X Y \cos \theta}$

$\cos 90^{\circ}=0$. Since the angle increases from $90-180$, the value of $\cos \theta$ becomes more and more $-ve$ and hence resultant decreases. Thus, dipole moment is maximum when $\theta=90^{\circ}$

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