Although both `CO_(2)` and `H_(2)O` are triatomic molecules, the shape of `H_(2)O` molecules in
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Date: 26/07/2020

Although both `CO_(2)` and `H_(2)O` are triatomic molecules, the shape of `H_(2)O` molecules in bent while that of `CO_(2)` is linear. Explain this on the basis of dipole moment.