Multiple choice

The polarity of water molecule is due to

  1. its tetrahedral structure

  2. bonding electrons being attracted more to oxygen

  3. bonding electrons being attracted more to hydrogen

  4. its weak electrolytic property

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Water is a polar molecule because oxygen is significantly more electronegative than hydrogen. As a result, the bonding electrons are pulled closer to the oxygen atom, creating a partial negative charge on oxygen and partial positive charges on the hydrogen atoms.