Which of the following compounds would you expect to be a solid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure? A)C₂H₄ (an alkene) B)HCl (an acid) C)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃(an alkane) D)C₁₀H₈ (an aromatic hydrocarbon) E)C₆H₆ (an aromatic hydrocarbon)

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C₁₀H₈ (naphthalene) is a solid at room temperature due to its larger molecular size and stronger intermolecular forces compared to the other compounds listed.

Which of the Following Compounds Would You Expect to Be