Which of the following statements about water is not true?
A)It has a high dielectric constant.
B)It dissolves salts and polar substances.
C)It can form two hydrogen bonds per water molecule.
D)It packs in a hexagonal (honeycomb)shaped lattice when the temperature falls below 0°C.
E)In the liquid state it is only 15% less hydrogen bonded than in the solid state at 0°C.

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Water molecules can form up to four hydrogen bonds, not just two. Each water molecule can form hydrogen bonds with up to four neighboring molecules, which is crucial for many of its unique properties, including its high boiling point and its ability to dissolve many substances.

Which of the Following Statements About Water Is Not True