how does the velocity of sound in sea water compare to that in air?

A. the velocity of sound is reduced in sea water because the molecules in sea water are more closely packed and less dense
B. the velocity is greater in sea water due to the closet proximity and lower density of molecules in sea water
C. the velocity is greater in sea water because the molecules in sea water are more closely packed and denser.
D. the velocity of sound is reduced in sea water because the molecules in sea water are more closely arranged and denser.

C. the velocity is greater in sea water because the molecules in sea water are more closely packed and denser.