KCET2010ChemistrySolid State
Which one of the following is a molecular crystal?
Options
- ARock salt
- BQuartz
- CDry ice
- DDiamond
Correct answer
C. Dry ice
Step-by-step solution
In dry ice (solid CO ₂ ), constituents are molecules. The various molecules are held together through weak forces like dipole-dipole interaction, dipole-induced dipole interaction etc, thus it is an molecular crystal.