Q41 / 180 · JIPMER 2016 · Chemistry
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
- Aice is not a true solid
- Bthe bonds break under pressure
- Correct answerCice is loss denser than water
- Dpressure generates heat
Solution
Ice melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point because ice is less denser than water.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.