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Chemistry · EQUILIBRIUM
हिन्दीIn the dissolution of sodium chloride shown in Figure 6.10, which atom of the surrounding water molecules points directly toward the positively charged \( \text{Na}^+ \) ion?
Correct answer · Option 3
Oxygen atom carrying partial negative charge
Explanation
Water is a polar solvent where oxygen carries a partial negative charge (\( \delta^- \)). Thus, oxygen atoms orient toward the cation \( \text{Na}^+ \) to provide hydration stabilization.
