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Which of the following statements regarding water is not correct?

A

Water acts as an acid in the presence of a base stronger than itself

B

Water acts as a base in the presence of an acid stronger than itself

C

Water is reduced to dihydrogen by metals having standard reduction potential less than-0.41 V

D

Water is energetically less stable than hydrogen and oxygen taken separately

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The correct Answer is:
D

Water is a stable molecule . It is energetically more stable than hydrogen and oxygen taken separactely .
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