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The critical temperature of water is hig...

The critical temperature of water is higher than that of `CO_(2)` because the `H_(2)O` molecular has

A

fewer electrons than `O_(2)`

B

two covalent bonds

C

V-shape

D

diople moment.

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The correct Answer is:
D
Attractive forces in `H_(2)O` molecules are more than in `CO_(2)` molecules because of greater polarity (dipole moment).
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