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Which type of crystalline solid is also called as giant molecules?(a) Ionic solids(b) Covalent solids(c) Polar molecular solids(d) Metallic solidsThe question was posed to me during a job interview.The question is from Classification of Crystalline Solids topic in section Solid State of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct answer is (b) Covalent solids

For explanation: Covalent solids consists of a long chain of covalent BONDS between the ADJACENT MOLECULES throughout the crystal. HENCE, they are called giant molecules. They are hard and brittle in NATURE.



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