JEE Main2016ChemistryHydrogenActual
Which of the following statements about water is FALSE?
Options
- AThere is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
- BIce formed by heavy water sinks in normal water.
- CWater is oxidized to oxygen during photosynthesis
- DWater can act both as an acid and as a base
Correct answer
A. There is extensive intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase.
Step-by-step solution
(i) Ice formed by heavy water sinks in normal water due to higher density of D 2 O than normal water. (ii) 6 CO 2 +   6 H 2 O → chlorophyll hv C 6 H 12 O 6 +6O 2 (iii) Water can show amphiprotic nature and hence water can act both as an acid a base. (iv) There is extensive intermolecular hydrogen bonding in the condensed phase instead of intramolecular H - bonding.