Question
Which of the following exists as covalent crystals in the solid state?
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Iodine
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Silicon
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Sulphur
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Phosphorus
Solution
B.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Silicon (Si) – covalent solid
Sulphur (S8) – molecular solid
Phosphorous (P4) – Molecular solid
Iodine (I2) – Molecular solid