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Anomalous Expansion of Water

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Water _____ on freezing.

A

Expands

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B

Contracts

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C

Flows

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D

condenses

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Solution

The correct option is A

Expands

Water expands on freezing. It forms ice which has a cage-like structure and occupies more space.

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