Does Ethanol Have a Permanent Dipole

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Multiple Choice

Does ethanol have a permanent dipole?

• A) Yes.The carbon is partially negative, and the oxygen is partially positive.
• B) Yes.The carbon is partially negative, and the hydrogen is partially positive.
• C) Yes.The hydrogen is partially positive, and the oxygen is partially negative.
• D) Yes.The oxygen is partially positive, and the hydrogen is partially negative.
• E) No.Ethanol only has a temporary dipole.

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