In solids, the strength of intermolecular forces of attraction is:

higher than liquid and gases

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less than liquid

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less than gases

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equivalent to liquid

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Solution

The correct option is A higher than liquid and gases
The intermolecular force of attraction holds the particles together in a substance. It varies in the different forms of matter.
The increasing order of force of attraction in three states of matter is as follows: gases < liquids < solids.

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