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Both `CO_(2) and N_(2)O` are linear but dipole moment of `CO_(2) ` is zero but for `N_(2)O` it is non-zero, Why ?

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To understand why the dipole moment of CO₂ is zero while that of N₂O is non-zero, we need to analyze the molecular structure and electronegativity of the atoms involved in both molecules. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Molecular Structures**: - CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) has a linear structure with the formula O=C=O. - N₂O (Nitrous Oxide) also has a linear structure, typically represented as N=N=O. ...
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