It is established the dipole moment is a result of multiplication of the magnitude of charges (Q) and the distance between them (r). What I understand is that when an electron and a proton get closer (bond length decreases), polarity decreases hence the dipole decreases. When they move further away from each other(bond length increases), the polarity increases and hence the dipole moment increases. However, in case of halides (H-X), let's take for example HF and HI, HF has a bigger dipole moment than HI, it is stated that the bond length of HF is smaller than HI. Why do I find this contradictory? Can you help me with What I am missing here?
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