Why is the intermolecular space between molecules in gases the largest in comparison to liquids.

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The intermolecular forces of attraction between the gaseous molecules are very weak, due to which the intermolecular space between them is the largest as compared to solids and liquids.
Due to this the molecules in gases are very far away from each other and are completely free to move.

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