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The melting point of solid substances is directly proportional to pressure acting on them. However, ice-melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point, when the pressure increases. This is because

Options

  1. Aice is not a true solid
  2. Bthe bonds break under pressure
  3. Cice is loss denser than water
  4. Dpressure generates heat

Correct answer

C. ice is loss denser than water

Step-by-step solution

Ice melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point because ice is less denser than water.

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