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Which of the following is an amorphous s...

Which of the following is an amorphous solid?

A

Graphite (C )

B

Quartz glass (`SiO_(2)`)

C

Chrome alum

D

Silicon carbide (SiC)

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B
Quartz glass `(Sio_(2))` si an amorphous solid due to its short range order of constituent particles .
Note Quartz is a a cryis a crystalline solid whilw quartz glass is an amorphous solid .
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