There is no hydrogen bonding in solid state of water
It is an excellent solvent for transportation of ions in plants and animals
Frozen water is lighter than liquid water.
A
It is a colorless and tasteless liquid
B
It is an excellent solvent for transportation of ions in plants and animals
C
Frozen water is lighter than liquid water.
D
There is no hydrogen bonding in solid state of water
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There is extensive hydrogen bonding in solid state of water. In solid state water molecules are arranged in tetraheral manner with hexagonal three dimensional structure.
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