The substances in the solid state generally have

fixed volume

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fixed shape

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compressible in nature

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strong intermolecular forces

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Solution

The correct option is D
strong intermolecular forces
The characteristics of solid state are

strong intermolecular forces

particles vibrate about their mean position

low kinetic energy of the particles

definite shape

definite volume

incompressible

high density (as compared to the same substance in liquid or gaseous state)

low rate of diffusion

may be crystalline or amorphous

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