Solids can be compressed because the molecules are arranged close together.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Properties of solids
Solids do have a fixed shape and fixed volume.
Intermolecular force of attraction between the molecules of solids is high.
As the molecules of solid are fixed at their positions due to the high intermolecular force of attraction.
They do not possess translatory motion and cannot be compressed.
Hence, the given statement is false.

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