Question
The molecule of SO2 has a dipole moment. Is the molecule linear or bent? Explain your answer.
Solution
Since the molecule of SO2 has a dipole moment (μ = 1• 60 D), therefore, it is expected to be a bent molecule and not linear.
The linear molecules have zero dipole moment because in such molecules the polarities of the bonds cancel out each other.
The linear molecules have zero dipole moment because in such molecules the polarities of the bonds cancel out each other.
