Question

At very low temperature, oxygen $\left(O_2\right)$ freezes and forms a crystalline solid. Which term best describes the solid?

• A. Covalent network
• B. Molecular crystals
• C. Metallic
• D. Ionic

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Molecular crystals

Solid oxygen forms a crystalline structure as per the question which gives the clue that it could be best described by molecular crystals since oxygen molecule fulfil the octet.

Option B is correct.