Which of the three states of matter has maximum compressibility?

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Solution

Gases have maximum compressibility than solids and liquids because, in gases, the intermolecular force of attraction is very weak, almost negligible as compared to solids and liquids.
The intermolecular spaces are maximum in gas as compared to solids and liquids.
As there are very large intermolecular spaces in gases, they are highly compressible than liquids and gases.
Therefore, gases have maximum compressibility.

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