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Chemistry Hydrogen and Its Compounds ( Not in Syllabus ) Hydrogen Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Liquid water is denser than ice due to

A
Higher surface tension
B
Hydrogen bonding
C
Van der Waals forces
D
Covalent bonding

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B

: Due to extensive H-bonding water is denser than ice, some of the H-bonding breaks when ice is formed.

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