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Why are solids incompressible ?

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Due to very less (almost negligible ) intermolecular spaces.
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    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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    If assertion is true, but reason is false.
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  • Assertion:Pressure does not have any effect on solubility of solids in liquids. Reason : Solids and liquids are highly incompressible

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    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
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    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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    If assertion is true but reason is false
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    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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