Which one from the following has greater tendency to expand or contract?

solid

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liquid

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gas

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both solid and liquid

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Solution

The correct option is B gas
Molecules of gas have the least force of attraction and move from far apart from each other. The tendency of expansion and contraction is maximum in gasses.

Hence, the correct option is $C$

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