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The melting point of most of solid substances increase with an increase of pressure acting on them.
However, ice melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point, when the pressure increases. This is because

A

Ice is not a true solid

B

Ice is less denser than water

C

The bonds break under pressure

D

Pressure generates heat

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