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Which of the following statements is true for an amorphous solid?(a) Long range order is present(b) Short range order is present(c) There is no orderly arrangement(d) Complete order is present at lower temperaturesI had been asked this question in a job interview.This intriguing question originated from Solid State Characteristics in portion Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT choice is (b) Short range order is PRESENT

To explain I would SAY: For an AMORPHOUS solid there is short range order present which is INDEPENDENT of the temperature. Long range order is present in crystalline solids.


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