Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Review - Study Problems - Page 37: 1-35 a

Answer

The Cl is δ- and C is δ+. The dipole moment is large.

Work Step by Step

The Cl is δ- because it is more electronegative than and C. The electronegativity of C is 2.5 and Cl is 3.0 3.0 - 2.5 = 0.5 Therefore, the dipole moment is large.

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