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Spacing between particles of gas can be decreased. Hence, __________.

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they have no compressibility
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they are rigid
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they have compressibility
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None of above
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Solution

The correct option is D they have compressibility
Spacing between particles of gas can be can be decreased by increasing pressure. Hence, gases have high compressibility. Solids and liquids are not compressible as the spacing between their particles cannot be decreased.

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