Which of the following is responsible for the cohesive property of water?

(A) Hydrogen bonds between the oxygen atoms of two adjacent water molecules
(B) Covalent bonds between the hydrogen atoms of two adjacent water molecules
(C) Hydrogen bonds between the oxygen atom of one water molecule and a hydrogen atom of another water molecule
(D) Covalent bonds between the oxygen atom of one water molecule and a hydrogen atom of another water molecule
(E) Hydrogen bonds between water molecules and other types of molecules


Ans: (C) Hydrogen bonds between the oxygen atom of one water molecule and a hydrogen atom of another water molecule

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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a. herpesvirus
b. influenza virus
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