Q. Which of the following is not correct regarding the properties of ionic compounds?
A) Ionic compounds have high metling and boiling points
B) Their reaction velocity in aqueous medium is very high
C) Ionic compounds in their molten and aqueous solutions do not conduct electricity
D) They are highly soluble in polar solvents
Explanation
(c)
Ionic compounds are good conductor of electricity in molten or in solution state. However, they are bad-conductor in solid state.
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