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Why liquids diffuse slowly as compared t...

Why liquids diffuse slowly as compared to gases?

A

liquids have no definite shape

B

the molecules of liquid are heavy

C

the molecules of liquid move fast

D

the molecules are held together by strong intermolecular forces.

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