Which of the following is NOT true for solid crystals?

Solid crystals have fixed positions of the constituent particles.

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Solid crystals have large intermolecular distances.

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Solid crystals have definite mass and volume.

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Solid crystals have strong intermolecular forces.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Solid crystals have large intermolecular distances.

Solid crystals have short intermolecular distances. The intermolecular forces are strong in solid crystals, this indicates the shorter bonds.

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