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wax is molecular crystal why?

wax is molecular crystal why?

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bharat bajaj IIT Delhi
askIITians Faculty 122 Points
9 years ago
Molecular solidis asolidcomposed ofmoleculesheld together by thevan der Waals forces.Because theintermolecularbonds(vanderwaal forces) are relatively weak, molecular solids are often soft substances with low melting points.
Example - Hydrocarbons, ice, sugar.THanks
Bharat Bajaj
IIT Delhi
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