Hydrogen And Its Compounds Question 16
Question: The critical temperature of water is higher than that of $ O_2 $ because $ H_2O $ molecule has
[IIT 1997]
Options:
A) Fewer electrons than oxygen
B) Two covalent bonds
C) V-shape
D) Dipole moment
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Critical temperature of water is more than $ O_2 $ due to its dipole moment (Dipole moment of water = 1.84 D; Dipole moment of $ O_2=\text{zero }D) $ .
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