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.
- There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
- Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water.
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Water possess intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
So, the correct option is (C): There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
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Such a group of atoms is called a molecule. Obviously, there must be some force that holds these constituent atoms together in the molecules. The attractive force which holds various constituents (atoms, ions, etc.) together in different chemical species is called a chemical bond.
Types of Chemical Bonds:
There are 4 types of chemical bonds which are formed by atoms or molecules to yield compounds.
- Ionic Bonds - Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bonding which involves a transfer of electrons from one atom or molecule to another.
- Covalent Bonds - Compounds that contain carbon commonly exhibit this type of chemical bonding.
- Hydrogen Bonds - It is a type of polar covalent bonding between oxygen and hydrogen wherein the hydrogen develops a partial positive charge
- Polar Bonds - In Polar Covalent chemical bonding, electrons are shared unequally since the more electronegative atom pulls the electron pair closer to itself and away from the less electronegative atom.
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