Science and Technology
2021
Biotechnology Basics
Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because
D.it is an oxide of hydrogen
C.it has high value of specific heat
A.it is dipolar in nature
B.it is a good conductor of heat
Correct Answer: Option A
Water is known as the universal solvent due to its ability to dissolve a wide array of substances, surpassing any other liquid.
This exceptional dissolving power stems from its polar nature. Water molecules, composed of hydrogen with a partial positive charge and oxygen with a partial negative charge, exhibit a dipolar structure.
This polarity enables water molecules to readily attract and interact with other molecules, facilitating the dissolution process.
Therefore, option (a) is correct.
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