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What is an example of a Polymorph:

Correct answer: D. AgNO3

  • A. Zn
  • B. CaSO4
  • C. Na
  • D. AgNO3

Explanation

AgNO3 is the only example of a polymorph among the options provided. Polymorphism is the ability of a substance to crystallize into different crystalline forms. These crystalline forms are called polymorphs or crystalline modifications. Polymorphs have the same liquid or gaseous state but they behave differently in the solid-state.

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