JEE Main Chemistry question

Which solid will have the weakest intermolecular forces?

(A)P (white phosphorus)Correct
(B)Naphthalene
(C)
(D)Ice

Answer: (A)

Solution

is an ionic solid (strong electrostatic lattice forces) and ice is held together by comparatively strong hydrogen bonds, while both white phosphorus and naphthalene are molecular solids held by weak London dispersion forces. Between the two molecular solids, the small, compact

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