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Published on: August 13, 2026
is dipolar, whereas 
is not. It is because
A
involves hydrogen bonding whereas 
is a discrete molecule
B
is linear and 
is angular
C
is angular and 
is linear
D
The electronegativity of 
is greater than that of 
is greater than that of
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In 
, dipole moment is zero because of its linear shape while water has net dipole
moment because of its angular shape. 
has angular structure with bond angle 
while 
is a linear molecule.
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