A substance exists in the solid, liquid, and gaseous states at three different temperatures. The temperatures and their corresponding states are shown in the table.

States of a Substance
State Temperature
A 342 °C
B −18 °C
C −2 °C

Which of the following is the correct order of the relative strengths of the intermolecular forces in the three states?
A. A B C
B. A C B
C. B C A
D. C B A

Question

A substance exists in the solid, liquid, and gaseous states at three different temperatures. The temperatures and their corresponding states are shown in the table.

States of a Substance 
State Temperature
A 342 °C
B −18 °C
C −2 °C

Which of the following is the correct order of the relative strengths of the intermolecular forces in the three states?
A. A > B > C
B. A > C > B
C. B > C > A
D. C > B > A