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Fructose is a polar molecule due to its asymmetrical shape and the presence of multiple hydroxyl (OH) groups. These hydroxyl groups create regions of partial negative charge (oxygen atoms) and partial positive charge (hydrogen atoms), resulting in an overall polar molecule. This polarity allows fructose to form hydrogen bonds with water molecules, making it soluble in water.

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7mo ago

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