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Solid generally have higher density than liquid. But in the case of ice and water, ice which is solid, floats on water, a liquid. Which one of the following is the correct reason for the same?

A)  Molecules of water in ice have large empty space as compare to empty space between molecules of liquid water.

B)  Molecules of water in ice have less empty space as compare to empty space between molecules of water.

C)  Because ice has heavier mass than the water.

D)  All of these

E)  None of these