In what form is the hydrogen in the interior of Jupiter? A) liquid metallic hydrogen, electrically conducting B) gaseous molecular hydrogen (H₂) electrically conducting C) solid hydrogen, compressed to this state by the very high pressures D) gaseous hydrogen because the pressures are never sufficient to condense it into liquid

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Jupiter's interior is characterized by extremely high pressure and temperature conditions that transform hydrogen into a liquid metallic state, where it is electrically conducting. This form of hydrogen is crucial for generating Jupiter's strong magnetic field.

In What Form Is the Hydrogen in the Interior of Jupiter