Q.
The high density of water compared to ice is due to
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a
Hydrogen bonding interactions
b
Dipole – dipole interactions
c
Dipole – induced dipole interactions
d
Induced dipole-induced dipole interactions
answer is A.
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Due to hydrogen bonding the ice has open cage like structure, therefore, in ice large gaps [empty space] are present, and hence ice molecules occupies more space as compared to liquid water.
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