alleryStart learning →A water molecule has a permanent dipole moment of about
A1.85 D
B4.8 D
C0.1 D
D18 D
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1.85 D
Its dipole moment is 6.172 x 10^-30 C m, which is 1.85 D, directed from oxygen to hydrogen.
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