Calculating the Dipole Moment of Benzene Rings

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The dipole moment of benzene rings can be calculated using the formula d = ∫ ρ(𝑟) 𝑟 d³𝑟, where ρ represents the charge density as a function of position 𝑟. Despite the neutral charge of the benzene ring as a whole, the choice of origin for the calculation is irrelevant. This formula allows for the determination of the dipole vector, which is essential in understanding the molecular properties of benzene.

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Hi ,
How to calculate the diploe vector of benzene ring?. what is the formula for calculating the diploe moment?.

Thanks in advance
Aneesh
 
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aneeshcna said:
Hi ,
How to calculate the diploe vector of benzene ring?. what is the formula for calculating the diploe moment?.

Thanks in advance
Aneesh
The formula for the dipole moment is
<br /> \bold d = \int \rho(\bold r)\bold r d^3 r\;,<br />
where \rho is the charge density as a funtion of the position \bold r. Since the ring as a whole is neutral the choice of origin does not matter.
 

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