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At its melting point ice is lighter than...

At its melting point ice is lighter than water because

A

`H_(2)O` molecules are more closely packed in solid state.

B

ice crystals have hollow hexagonal arrangement of `H_(2)O` molecules.

C

on meltign of ice the `H_(2)O` molecules shrinks in size.

D

ice forms mostly heavy water on first melting.

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B
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