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In open cage-like structure of ice, bonds present are

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a

Covalent and co-ordinate bonds
 

b

H-bonds only

c

Covalent and H-bonds
 

d

Co-ordinate and H-bonds
 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

In ice, four hydrogen atoms tetrahedrally surround each oxygen atom in such a way that two hydrogen atoms are linked to oxygen atom by covalent bonds  and the other two hydrogen atoms are linked to the central oxygen atom by hydrogen bonds. The hydrogen atoms of water molecules are located at the corners of tetrahedron.

Hence, the correct option is option (A) Covalent and H-bonds.

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