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On increasing pressure, melting point of...

On increasing pressure, melting point of ice

A

Decreases

B

Increases

C

Remain unchanged

D

Change in some manner

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A
Water fills a smaller volume when it is liquid rather than solid, it will go to a lower melting point, on increasing pressure, allowing more solid to become liquid.
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