Which one of the following forms a molecular solid when solidified?
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a
Silicon carbide
b
Calcium fluoride
c
Rock salt
d
Methane
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.