Which one among the following statements with reference to the propert

Which one among the following statements with reference to the properties of water is not correct ?

The specific heat of water is abnormally high.
Latent heat of fusion of water is very low.
Density of water is higher than ice.
Pure water is a non-conductor of electricity.
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2024
The statement that the latent heat of fusion of water is very low is not correct.
Water has an unusually high latent heat of fusion (approximately 334 J/g or 80 cal/g) and a very high latent heat of vaporization (approximately 2260 J/g or 540 cal/g). These high values are due to the extensive hydrogen bonding in water.
Other statements are correct: Water’s specific heat is abnormally high (~4.18 J/g°C), which helps moderate temperatures. Liquid water is denser than ice due to the open crystalline structure of ice. Pure water has very low electrical conductivity as it contains very few free ions, making it a poor conductor.
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