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Why does napthalene sublime ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sublimation**: - Sublimation is the process where a solid directly converts into a gas without passing through the liquid state. This occurs when the molecules gain enough energy to overcome the forces holding them together in the solid state. **Hint**: Remember that sublimation skips the liquid phase entirely. 2. **Nature of Naphthalene**: ...
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