Question

Experiment shows that `H_(2)O` has a dipole moment while `CO_(2)` has not . Point out the structure which best illustrate these facts
A.
B. `O=C=O,H-O-H`
C.
D. `overset(O)overset(||)(C)=O,overset(H)overset(|)(O)-H`

Answer 1

Correct Answer - A
Structure of `CO_(2)` is linear O=C=O while that of `H_(2)O` is i.e. bent structure so in `CO_(2)` resultant dipole moment is zero while that of `H_(2)O` has some value.