Which one of the following statements about water is false?
Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis
Water can act both as an acid and as a base
Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water
There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase
There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase
Explanation for correct option
(D) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase
Water
Hydrogen bonding
Explanation for incorrect options
(A) Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis
(B) Water can act both as an acid and as a base
(C) Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water
Therefore, the correct option is (D) There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.