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Why does the presence of lone pairs contribute to the polarity of a water molecule

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Step-by-step explanation:

They allow the bonds between oxygen and hydrogen to be single. They increase the partial positive charge on the oxygen atom. They counter the uneven pull on electrons between the atoms.

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