What is the nature of bonding between a molecule of water? Does the molecule have single bonds or double bonds.

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In water molecule , H and O atoms are covalently bonded with each other.
There are 2 single bonds only between O and H atoms.

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What is the nature of bonding between a molecule of water? Does the molecule have single bonds or double bonds.

In water molecule , H and O atoms are covalently bonded with each other.There are 2 single bonds only between O and H atoms.

In water molecule , H and O atoms are covalently bonded with each other.
There are 2 single bonds only between O and H atoms.