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Which of the following exists as covalen...

Which of the following exists as covalent crystals in the solid state?

A

Phosphorus

B

Iodine

C

Silicon

D

Sulphur

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The correct Answer is:
C
Silicon has convalent network structure whereas sulphur `(S_(8))` , phosphorus `(P_(4))` and iondine `(I_(2))` are molecular solids.
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