Benzene (C6H6) crystallizes as a molecular solid

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Benzene (C6H6) crystallizes as a molecular solid, whereas brass is an interstitial alloy of copper and zinc. Which of these two solids is expected to be harder at room temperature? Justify your answer by referring to both the nature of the bonding and the effect of lattice structure.

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