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The intermolecular forces in liquids are:

A

weaker than in gases

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B

stronger than in solids

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C

weaker than in solids

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D

as strong as in solids

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Solution

The correct option is C weaker than in solids
In liquids, the intermolecular spacing is more than that in solids and less than that in gases hence liquids have weaker intermolecular forces as compared to solids. Hence, option (C) is correct.

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