Water is generally a good solvent for which of the following types of compounds?
A) ionic compounds
B) polar compounds
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

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Water is a polar molecule and therefore is a good solvent for polar compounds. Additionally, because water is capable of forming hydrogen bonds with ions, it is also a good solvent for ionic compounds. Therefore, both choices A and B are correct, making choice C the best answer.

Water Is Generally a Good Solvent for Which of the Following