Which of the following characteristics does not apply to water?

A) all three atoms in the water molecule ready form hydrogen bonds
B) Water is an excellent solvent
C) The water molecule is asymmetric
D) The water molecule readily forms hydrophobic interactions
E) The covalent bonds in water are strongly polarized


Ans: D) The water molecule readily forms hydrophobic interactions

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What will be an ideal response?

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