Which one of the following statements about water is FALSE?

Water can act both as an acid and as a base

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There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase

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Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water

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Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis

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Solution

The correct option is B There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase
Condensed form of water i.e. ice shows intermolecular H-bonding.

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