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The melting points of most of the solid substances increases with an increase of pressure acting on them. However, ice melts at a temperature lower than its usual melting point, when the pressure increases. This is because:
(a)lce is less dense than water
(b)Pressure generates heat
(c)The bonds break under pressure
(d)lce is not a true solid

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I. Hydrogen has three isotopes of which protium is the most common.
II. Hydrogen ion exists freely in solution.
III. Dihydrogen , acts as a reducing agent.
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I. Metals are generally hard.
II. Mercury is hard in nature and is not poisonous.
III. Mercury usually enters human food chain from aquatic animals.
Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?
