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Which of the following is true regarding ionic compounds.

  • Statement 1 : Ionic compounds have high melting point.

  • Statement 2 : Strong attraction force between atoms of ionic compounds.

Options:
A .  Only statement 1 is true.
B .  Only statement 2 is true.
C .  Both statements are true but statement 2 is not the correct reason for statement 1.
D .  Both statements are true. Also, Statement 2 is the correct reason for statement 1.
Answer: Option D
:
D
Ionic compounds are made up of positive and negative ions which have strong electrostatic force of attraction among them. So, a lot of heat energy is required to break this force of attraction due to which ionic compounds have high melting point.

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