The individual particles in a molecular solid are held together as a result of
A) electron transfer between adjacent atoms.
B) electron sharing between adjacent atoms.
C) the attraction of polar molecules.
D) a sea of freely moving electrons.

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Molecular solids are characterized by the attraction between polar molecules, which is due to the intermolecular forces such as dipole-dipole interactions, hydrogen bonding, and London dispersion forces. These forces are weaker compared to the bonds in ionic or metallic solids, but they are sufficient to hold the molecules together in a solid structure.

The Individual Particles in a Molecular Solid Are Held Together