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What statement is correct about the polarity of a water molecule?

1.Both oxygen and hydrogen ends have partial positive charges.
2.The oxygen side has a partial negative charge and the hydrogen ends have partial positive charges.
3.Both oxygen and hydrogen ends have partial negative charges.
4.The oxygen side has a partial positive charge and the hydrogen ends have partial negative charges.

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Answer: The correct answer is Option B. Explanation: Polarity of a molecule arises when difference in electronegativities is present between the atoms. Water is a molecule which is formed from hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

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