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Why molbilities of H^(o+) ions in ice is...

Why molbilities of `H^(o+)` ions in ice is greater as compared to liquid water.

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The density of liquid water (1g/mL) is more than that of ice (0.92g/mL) due to lesser magnitude of intermolecular dhdrogen bonding and lesser intermolecular spaces. Therefore mobility of `H^(+)` ions in liqued water is expected to be less. Moreover, `H^(+)` ions get hydrated and becomes heavier in liquid water as compared to ice (solid state). Consequently, their mobility in water is less.
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