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Thermal expansion of solids is the least among the three states of matter due to

A

high kinetic energy of molecules of solids.

B

close packing of molecules solids.

C

the vibratory motion and rotatory motion of molecules of solids.

D

the large intermolecular space present in solids.

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In solid, the molecules are closely packed due to forces of attraction and hence thermel expansion of solids is least among the three states of matter.
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