The statement “Electrons are pulled closer to the oxygen atom” correctly describes the electrons in a water molecule. The correct answer between all the choices given is the second choice or letter B. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.
Answer: Option (B) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
Molecular formula of water is [tex]H_{2}O[/tex]. In a water molecule, hydrogen and oxygen ions are held together by strong hydrogen bonding.
Out of hydrogen and oxygen, oxygen is more electronegative. Thus, it will attract the electrons of hydrogen atom more towards itself. As a result, a partial positive charge will develop on hydrogen atom and a partial negative charge will develop on oxygen atom.
Thus, we can conclude that the statement electrons are pulled closer to the oxygen atom correctly describes the electrons in a water molecule.
