How does the polarity of water contribute to its cohesive properties?

• A. The negative charge of hydrogen atoms repels the positive charge of oxygen atoms in adjacent molecules.
• B. The even distribution of charge in water molecules leads to cohesion.
• C. The positive charge of hydrogen atoms attracts the negative charge of oxygen atoms in adjacent molecules.
• D. The polarity of water molecules prevents them from interacting with each other.

Answer: (C)