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08/12/2021 11:05 am
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Which of the following statements do not define the characteristic property of water “Water is a universal solvent”
(a) It can dissolve maximum number of compounds
(b) It has very low dielectric constant
(c) It has high liquid range
(d) None of these
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08/12/2021 11:07 am
Correct answer: (b) It has very low dielectric constant
Explanation:
Water has high dielectric constant i.e., 78.39 C2 /Nm2, high liquid range and can dissolve maximum number of compounds. That is why it is used as universal solvent.