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Dipole moment of cis – but – 2 – ene is 0.33 D whereas dipole moment of the trans form is almost zero. Why?

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In the trans – but – 2-ene, the two methyl groups are in opposite directions. Therefore, dipole moments of C-CH3 bonds cancel, thus making the trans form non-polar.

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