MCQ
The reason for exceptionally high boiling point of water is
- AIts high specific heat
- BIts high dielectric constant
- CLow ionization of water molecules
- ✓Hydrogen bonding in the molecules of water
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
Hydrogen bonding in the molecules of water
(d)Hydrogen bonding increases the boiling point of compound.
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