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Which one of the following statements about water is false ?

A

Watr is oxidized to oxygen during photo-synthesis

B

Water can act both as an acid and as a base

C

There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen
bonding in the condensed phase

D

Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
C

In the condensed phase, there is extensive
intermolecular hydrogen bonding in water
molecules but there is no intramolecular hydrogen bonding
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