As a consequence of its open structure, water is one of the very few substances that expands on freezing ( at $$0^{\circ}C$$, liquid water has a density of 1.00 g/mL), whereas ice has a density of:

A

0.92 g/mL

B

0.82 g/mL

C

1.0 g/mL

D

1.12 g/mL