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Density in the solid state is slightly less than that in its liquid state, in case of____________________?

Correct answer: B. Water

  • A. Carbon dioxide
  • B. Water
  • C. Mercury
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Water is anomalous: its solid form, ice, is less dense than liquid water because hydrogen bonding creates an open crystal structure. Carbon dioxide and mercury do not show this ordinary-density reversal under standard conditions.

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