Question

The intermolecular space is the least in

• A. (a) solid
• B. (b) liquids
• C. (c) gases
• D. (d) none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(a) solid

intermolecular space: it is defined as the space present between the molecules.

correct option explanation:

(a) Solids: The intermolecular space between the molecules in solids is usually negligible or absent and the molecules are closely packed together.

Incorrect option explanation:

(b) liquids: The intermolecular force of attraction present between the molecules in liquids is less than that in solids but greater than in gases and the molecules are less closely packed.

(c) gases: The intermolecular force of attraction is the weakest in gases

(d) none of these: it is only a solid substance that has the least intermolecular space

Concluding statement: The intermolecular space is the least in solids.Therefore,option(a) is the correct answer.