Experiment shows that $H_2O$ has a dipole moment while $CO_2$ does not. Point out the structures which best illustrate these facts.

  • A
    $O=C=O$ ; $H-O-H$ (Bent)
  • B
    $O=C=O$ ; $H-O-H$
  • C
    $O=C=O$ (Bent) ; $H-O-H$
  • D
    $O=C=O$ (Bent) ; $H-O-H$ (Bent)

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