Which Statement Does Not Explain the Polarity of Water

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement does not explain the polarity of water?

• A) Oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen.
• B) Water molecules have a bent geometry (V-shaped).
• C) The oxygen in water has (sp² hybrid orbitals.
• D) In water the hydrogen carries a partial positive charge (δ⁺).

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