Which statement would be true about a water molecule if it had a linear shape?

It would contain ionic bonds.

It would have improved special properties.

It would easily bond with other water molecules.

It would be a nonpolar molecule.

If water had a linear structure, it would be a nonpolar molecule. This is because polarity results from the net dipoles not cancelling out. In the case of water, the hydrogen-oxygen bonds are not set directly against each other, so there is a net dipole. However, if it was linear, the directions of the bonds would be exactly opposite each other, and they would cancel out.