For which of the following types of molecules is water likely to be a poor solvent?
A) molecules that can form hydrogen bonds with water
B) nonpolar molecules
C) polar molecules
D) none of these

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Water is a polar molecule and is therefore a good solvent for polar molecules and ions as it can form hydrogen bonds with them. However, nonpolar molecules do not have regions of partial charge and therefore cannot form hydrogen bonds with water. As a result, water is a poor solvent for nonpolar molecules.

For Which of the Following Types of Molecules Is Water