Identify the state of matter for A, B, and C.

A) particles are close together in random positions with about equal kinetic energy and intermolecular forces.
B) particles are close together in fixed positions with low kinetic energy
C) particles are far apart with greater kinetic energy and low intermolecular forces

a) solid < liquid < gas
b) gas < liquid < solid
c) liquid = solid < gas
d) liquid < gas = solid