Which Is a Molecular Solid?

A molecular solid is a type of solid in which molecules are held together by van der Waals forces rather than by ionic or covalent bonds.

Which of the following is molecular solid?

Which of the following is a molecular solid? Solution: Ice is a hydrogen bonded molecular solid. Hydrogen atom of one water molecule forms hydrogen bonds with oxygen atom of neighboring water molecule. Diamond, Graphite and Quartz are giant or network solids (covalent solids).

Which solids are molecular solids?

There are three types of molecular solids:
  • Non-polar molecular solids.
  • Polar molecular solids.
  • Hydrogen-bonded molecular solids. Examples are HCl, F, O, N.
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