The rate of diffusion is higher in liquids than solids because of _____________.

less inter-molecular space

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more force of attraction

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high rigidity

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high inter-molecular space

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Solution

The correct option is C high inter-molecular space
The rate of diffusion is higher in liquids as they have more inter-molecular space so there is more space to diffuse.

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(b) ___process is just the reverse of melting.

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