During conversion of solids to liquid, the intermolecular force of attraction between solids _______.

increases

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decreases

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remains same

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B decreases
Solid is converted into a liquid by heating. During heating, the intermolecular forces of attraction between the solid molecules decrease leading to the conversion of the solid-state into the liquid state.

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