Water is generally a good solvent for which of the following types of compounds?
A) nonpolar compounds
B) polar compounds
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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Water is a polar molecule due to the uneven distribution of electrons between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Therefore, water is a good solvent for polar compounds, such as salts, sugars, and some acids and bases. Nonpolar compounds, on the other hand, typically do not dissolve well in water and are better solvents in nonpolar substances such as oil or gasoline.

Water Is Generally a Good Solvent for Which of the Following