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Question:

Which of the following exists as covalent crystals in the solid state?

Iodine

Silicon

Sulphur

Phosphorous

Solution:

Silicon (Si) - Covalent solid
Sulphur (S8) - Molecular solid
Phosphorous (P4) - Molecular solid
Iodine (I2) - Molecular solid
Hence, the correct option is Silicon.