Molecules with only single bonds do not generally exhibit liquid-crystalline properties because ________.
A)molecules without multiple bonds lack the rigidity necessary for alignment
B)molecules without multiple bonds are too small to exhibit liquid-crystalline properties
C)molecules with only single bonds are gases
D)molecules with only single bonds are too big to exhibit liquid-crystalline properties
E)molecules without multiple bonds lack the flexibility necessary for alignment

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Liquid-crystalline properties require molecules to be able to align themselves in a specific direction. Molecules with only single bonds lack the rigidity necessary for alignment, which is why they generally do not exhibit liquid-crystalline properties.

Molecules with Only Single Bonds Do Not Generally Exhibit Liquid-Crystalline