Experiments show that the $H_2O$ molecule has a dipole moment,while $CO_2$ does not. Which of the following structures best represents this fact?

  • A
    $O=C=O; H-O-H$
  • B
    $O=C=O; H-O-H$ (linear water)
  • C
    $O=C=O; H-O-H$ (bent water)
  • D
    None of these

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