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Which of the following is a molecular solid?

  1. ACopper
  2. BDiamond
  3. CDry ice (, solid)
  4. DSodium chloride

Answer: C

Dry ice consists of discrete molecules held by weak London forces, so it is a molecular solid. Diamond is a covalent network solid, NaCl is ionic and copper is metallic.
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