Although both CO 2 and H 2 O are triatomic molecules, the shape of the H 2 O molecule is bent while that of CO 2 is linear. Which of the following options explains this correctly on the basis of dipole moment?

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Although both CO 2 and H 2 O are triatomic molecules, the shape of the H 2 O molecule is bent while that of CO 2 is linear. Which of the following options explains this correctly on the basis of dipole moment?, The difference in shape is due to the difference in the number of oxygen atoms in each molecule, which results in different dipole moments., The bent shape of H 2 O creates an uneven distribution of charge, leading to a non-zero dipole moment, while the linear shape of CO 2 results in a symmetrical charge distribution and a zero dipole moment., The linear shape of CO 2 creates an uneven distribution of charge, leading to a non-zero dipole moment, while the bent shape of H 2 O results in a symmetrical charge distribution and a zero dipole moment., The difference in shape is solely due to the difference in the number of hydrogen atoms in each molecule, which has no effect on the dipole moment.

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Correct Option is : (B) The bent shape of H 2 O creates an uneven distribution of charge, leading to a non-zero dipole moment, while the linear shape of CO 2 results in a symmetrical charge distribution and a zero dipole moment.

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