Ice has_ structure.
Correct answer: D. Hexagonal
- A. Tetrahedral
- B. Octahedral
- C. Cubic
- D. Hexagonal
Explanation
For Fedral Board: The water molecules in ice are arranged in a hexagonal lattice, with each molecule being bonded to four other molecules. The hydrogen bonds between the water molecules are strong, which is why ice has a high melting point. For Punjab Board: The structure of ice is just like that of a diamond because each atom of carbon in diamond is at the center of tetrahedron just like the oxygen of water molecule in ice.
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