Electrovalent compounds or ionic compounds do not show stereoisomerism. The reasons is :
A
Presence of ions
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B
Strong electro static force of attraction
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C
Brittleness
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D
Non-directional nature of ionic bond
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Solution
The correct option is C Non-directional nature of ionic bond Electrovalent compounds or ionic compounds do not show stereoisomerism. The reasons is non-directional nature of ionic bond. On the other hand covalent compounds do can show stereoisomerism. The reasons is directional nature of ionic bond.