Question

Which one of the following statements about water is false ?

• A. Water is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis
• B. Water can act both as an acid and as a base
• C. There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase
• D. Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In the condensed phase, there is extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding in water molecules, not intramolecular hydrogen bonding.