Which of the following shows the orientation of the net dipole for OCS?

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The net dipole moment of OCS is the vector sum of the individual bond dipoles. Since the O-C bond is polar, it has a dipole moment pointing toward the electronegative oxygen atom. The C-S bond is also polar, with the dipole moment pointing toward the more electronegative sulfur atom. These two bond dipoles are in opposite directions, so they partially cancel each other out. However, the overall net dipole moment of OCS is not zero because the bond dipoles do not have the same magnitude. The C-S bond dipole moment is larger than the O-C bond dipole moment, so the net dipole moment of OCS points toward the more electronegative sulfur atom. Choice B shows the correct orientation of the net dipole moment pointing toward the sulfur.

Which of the Following Shows the Orientation of the Net