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High dipole moment of water (1*03 D) jus...

High dipole moment of water `(1*03 D)` justifies that

A

it is not linear molecule

B

it is a universal solvent

C

it has higher density than ice

D

it is neutral towards litmus.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Had it been linear molecule the dipole moment would have been zero.
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