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Which among the following has the strongest intermolecular force of attraction between its particles at the room temperature?

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Nitrogen
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Mercury
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Iron
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Chalk
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Solution

The correct option is C Iron
As we know, more the distance between the particles, lesser is the force of attraction between them. Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature. So, its particles have more space and less attraction between them than a solid.

Mercury is liquid at room temperature. So, its particles have comparatively more space and less attraction between them, than a solid.

Chalk piece can be easily broken because its particles have weaker force of attraction than that of iron.

Hence, the correct order of force of attraction is as follows:
Nitrogen < Mercury < Chalk < Iron

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