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Published on: August 13, 2026
is dipolar, whereas 
is not. It is because
A
the electronegativity of 
is greater than that of 
is greater than that of
B
involves hydrogen bonding whereas 
is a discrete molecule
C
is linear and 
is angular
D
is angular and 
is linear.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The overall value of the dipole moment of a polar molecule depends on its geometry and shape, i . e . vectorial addition of dipole moment of the constituent bonds. Water has angular structure with bond angle 
as it has dipole moment. However, 
is a linear molecule since dipole moment summation of all the bonds present in the molecule cancel each other.
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