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The boiling point of water is exceptiona...

The boiling point of water is exceptionally high because

A

There is covalent bond between H and O

B

Water molecule is linear

C

water molecules associate due to hydrogen bonding

D

water molecule is not linear

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C
Water molecule associates due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
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