The structure of an amorphous solid resembles that of a:
APlasma
BLiquid
CMetal
DVapour
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Liquid
1. Its particles are not laid out on a regular lattice.
2. The arrangement is disordered beyond short distances.
3. So it resembles the structure of a liquid.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Part I, Chapter 1, The Solid State._
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