If the dipole moment of AB molecule is given by 1.6 D and A–B the bond length is 1 A o then % covalent character of the bond is

Question

If the dipole moment of AB molecule is given by 1.6 D and A–B the bond length is 1 A o then % covalent character of the bond is, 25, 33.33, 66.66, 75

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μ C a l = 4.8 × 1 0 - 10 e . s . u × 1 0 - 8 c m 4.8 × 10 − 18 esu × cm = 4.8 D Hence, % ionic character = 1 .6 4 .8 × 100 = 33.33 %