Chemistry 12th Edition

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Chapter 10 - Chemical Bonding II - Questions & Problems - Page 457: 10.22

Answer

Both $OCS$ and $CS_{2}$ are linear molecules. The two bond moments in $CS_{2}$ are equal in magnitude, but they point in opposite directions, so the resultant dipole moment of $CS_{2}$ is zero. In contrast, the two dipole moments in $OCS$ are not equal in magnitude, even though they point in opposite directions, so the resultant dipole moment of $OCS$ is not zero. Therefore, the molecule $OCS$ will have a higher dipole moment than $CS_{2}$.

Work Step by Step

Both $OCS$ and $CS_{2}$ are linear molecules. The two bond moments in $CS_{2}$ are equal in magnitude, but they point in opposite directions, so the resultant dipole moment of $CS_{2}$ is zero. In contrast, the two dipole moments in $OCS$ are not equal in magnitude, even though they point in opposite directions, so the resultant dipole moment of $OCS$ is not zero. Therefore, the molecule $OCS$ will have a higher dipole moment than $CS_{2}$.
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