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In gases, the intermolecular (or cohesive) forces are absent.


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True
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Solution

The correct option is A True
  • In a gas, the distances between molecules are generally large, so intermolecular forces have only a small effect. The attractive force is not overcome by the repulsive force, but by the thermal energy of the molecules.
  • Hence, the given statement is true.

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