Which one of the following statements about water is FALSE ?

Options

A. Water can act both as an acid and as a base
B. There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase
C. Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water
D. Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis

Answer

B

Explanation

There is extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase instead of intramolecular H-bonding.