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The high density of water compared to ic...

The high density of water compared to ice is due to

A

induced dipole-induced dipole interactions

B

dipole -induced dipole interaction

C

hydrogen bonding interaction

D

Dipol-dipole interactions

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The low density of ice compared to wtaer is due to hydrogen bonding interactions.
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