Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: The direction of the dipole in each bond and the labeling of atoms with
Concept introduction: A dipole bond is represented by an arrow. The direction of its head is towards more electronegative element and tail is towards electropositive element (less electronegative element).
(b)
Interpretation: The direction of the dipole in each bond and the labeling of atoms with
Concept introduction: A dipole bond is represented by an arrow. The direction of its head is towards more electronegative element and tail is towards electropositive element (less electronegative element).
(c)
Interpretation: The direction of the dipole in each bond and the labeling of atoms with
Concept introduction: A dipole bond is represented by an arrow. The direction of its head is towards more electronegative element and tail is towards electropositive element (less electronegative element).
(d)
Interpretation: The direction of the dipole in each bond and the labeling of atoms with
Concept introduction: A dipole bond is represented by an arrow. The direction of its head is towards more electronegative element and tail is towards electropositive element (less electronegative element).
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