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Which statement would be true about a water molecule if it had a linear shape?
It would contain ionic bonds.
It would have improved special properties.
It would easily bond with other water molecules.
It would be a nonpolar molecule.
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It would be a nonpolar molecule.
Reason: In a linear H–O–H geometry the two O–H bond dipoles would be equal and opposite and cancel out, giving no net dipole moment. The bonds would still be covalent (not ionic), and without a net polarity hydrogen-bonding with other water molecules would be greatly reduced, so it would not "easily bond" with other water molecules or retain water’s special properties.
Reason: In a linear H–O–H geometry the two O–H bond dipoles would be equal and opposite and cancel out, giving no net dipole moment. The bonds would still be covalent (not ionic), and without a net polarity hydrogen-bonding with other water molecules would be greatly reduced, so it would not "easily bond" with other water molecules or retain water’s special properties.
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