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QJEEM16Ch96a5: JEE Main 2016 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM16Ch96a5 Solution: Which one of the following statements about water is FALSE?

Which one of the following statements about water is FALSE?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis
  • B Water can act both as an acid and as a base.
  • C There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
  • D Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

There is extensive inter-molecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase instead of intra-molecular H-bonding.

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