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Physics · Electrostatic Potential
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: Statement I: In a non-polar molecule, the centres of positive and negative charges coincide, resulting in zero intrinsic dipole moment. Statement II: In a polar molecule, the centres of positive and negative charges are separated even when no external electric field is applied. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct answer · Option 1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Explanation
Non-polar molecules (e.g. \( \text{H}_2, \text{O}_2 \)) have coincident centres of charge, while polar molecules (e.g. \( \text{HCl}, \text{H}_2\text{O} \)) have intrinsically separated charge centres. Both statements are correct.
