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Attractive Forces between Molecules

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Intermolecular force is directly proportional to the intermolecular spaces between them.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

In solid state, the particles are much closer to each other and the force of attraction is strong between them whereas, in gaseous state, the particles have much more space between them and the force of attraction is weak. Thus, the given statement is false.

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