Which of the following is not an example of molecular crystal?

Hydrogen

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Iodine

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Dry ice

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Sodium chloride

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Solution

The correct option is D Sodium chloride
Molecular crystals are those solids that are held together by van der Waals forces.
Hydrogen, iodine and dry ice are examples of molecular crystals.

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an ionic solid having cations and anions (Na+ and Cl-). Hence, Sodium chloride is an example of an ionic crystal.

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