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When water is filled in a bottle and is allowed to freeze, the bottle breaks because

AWater expands on freezing
BBottle contracts at freezing point
Ctemperature outside the bottle is less than that inside the bottle.
DNone of the above

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Correct Answer: A: Water expands on freezing

Explanation: The correct answer is A: Water expands on freezing. When water fills a bottle and freezes, the bottle breaks because water expands on freezing. Water is unusual in that it expands by about 9% when it freezes, exerting tremendous pressure.

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