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Which of the following statements do NOT define the characteristic property of water i.e., "Water is a universal solvent" ? -

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Question

Which of the following statements do NOT define the characteristic property of water i.e., "Water is a universal solvent"? 

Options

  • It can dissolve a maximum number of compounds.

  • It has a very low dielectric constant.

  • It has a high liquid range.

  • It has high surface tension.

MCQ

Solution

It has a very low dielectric constant.

Explanation:

Water has a high dielectric constant of 82, a wide spectrum of liquid, and can dissolve most chemicals. It serves as a universal solvent as a result. 

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