Water is likely to be a poor solvent for which types of molecules?
A) molecules which can form hydrogen bonds
B) nonpolar molecules
C) polar molecules
D) None, water is considered a universal solvent.

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Water is a polar molecule and can dissolve other polar and ionic molecules due to its ability to form hydrogen bonds. However, nonpolar molecules do not have polarity and are not attracted to the partial charges of water, so they are not easily dissolved in water. While water is often referred to as a universal solvent, it cannot dissolve all types of molecules.

Water Is Likely to Be a Poor Solvent for Which