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Question
The melting points of most of the solid substances increases with an increase of pressure acting on them. However, ice melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point, when the pressure increases. This is because :
Options
A.Ice is less denser than water
B.Pressure generates heat
C.The bonds break under pressure
D.Ice is not a true solid
Solution
This is due to cage like structure ice.
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