Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2021 Prelims]

(a) it is dipolar in nature

(b) it is a good conductor of heat

(c) it has high value of specific heat

(d) it is an oxide of hydrogen


Answer: (a)        

Explanation:

Water is called the universal solvent because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because it is dipolar. Hence, Option 1 is correct.

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