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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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