Consider the following statements.
1. The rate of diffusion of liquids is higher than that of solids.
2. In the liquid state, particles move freely and have greater space between each other as compared to particles in the solid state.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct.

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 and 2

D. None of these

Answer: Option C