Question

Which of these statements would be true if the water molecule was linear instead of bent? Check all that apply.

Answer 1

If the water molecule was linear instead of bent, water would no longer produce hydrogen bonds. It will lose its polar properties and nearly all of its properties will change such as boiling point, water tension and solubility. It would be closer to gas, rather than liquid.

Answer 2

the molecule would contain polar covalent bonds and water would no longer produce hydrogen bonds