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Which of the following statements is not correct about the three states of matter, i.e., solid, liquids and gas?

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Molecules of solid posses least energy whereas those of a gas posses highest energy.

B

The density of a solid is highest whereas that of gases is lowest.

C

Gases like liquids posses definite volumes.

D

Molecules of a solid possess vibratory motion.

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