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Why are solid rigid?

A

Because of large intermolecular forces

B

Because of vibration motion

C

Because of large intermolecular space

D

All of the above

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In solid state the constituent particles are not free to move. They can only oscillate about their mean positions due to strong attraction forces between the particles. That is why solids have a closely packed arrangementand rigid structure.
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