Question
Which of the following cannot be regarded as molecular solid?
- Argon (Silicon carbide)
- Naphthalene
- Diamond
- Nicotine
Hint:
There are various types of solids. A 3D structure doesn't qualify to be a part of a molecular solid.
The correct answer is: Diamond
- Diamond cannot be regarded as a molecular solid.
- A molecular solid refers to a solid that consists of certain discrete molecules. The intermolecular cohesive forces that bind these molecules together are the van der Waals forces, quadrupole interactions, π-π interactions, etc.
- Out of the given options, a diamond does not qualify for this criterion. It is a network solid. They are the type of solids that consist of covalently bonded atoms that form regular 3-D arrays or crystals.
The molecular solids are known to also be bonded by hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interactions, halogen bonding, and london dispersion forces.
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