Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 10 - Chemical Bonding II - Questions & Problems - Page 457: 10.23

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Molecule (b) has a greater dipole moment than (a). Molecule (a) and (b) are cis-trans isomers. Molecule (a) is the trans isomer and molecule (b) is the cis. In molecule (a), the dipole moment of $C-Br$ bonds are in opposite directions and hence canceled out. Thus net dipole moment of the molecule (a) is zero. In molecule (b), the dipole moment of $C-Br$ bonds are in the same direction and hence adds up. Therefore molecule (b) has a net dipole moment.
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