One of the molecules below is C 2 Cl 2 (linear, connectivity ClCCCl) and the other is

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One of the molecules below is C2Cl2 (linear, connectivity Cl—C—C—Cl) and the other is F2C2 (linear, connectivity F—C—C—F). The bond dipole moment vectors are shown:

+ (a) Doo (b)

(a) Which molecule contains Cl and which contains F? Explain how you knew from the diagram.

(b) Could you distinguish between samples of the two molecules by putting them between charged plates to see which one lines up? Explain why.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

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