Q.

Which one of the following forms a molecular solid when solidified?

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a

Methane

b

Calcium fluoride

c

Silicon carbide

d

Rock salt

answer is D.

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Molecular solids are formed when the constituent particles are molecules/atoms and the interparticle forces are van der Waals' forces. Thus, methane (CH4) is a molecular solid.

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