Question

Choose the correct option regarding the statements given below:
Statement 1: Ionic compounds have high boiling points.
Statement 2: In ionic bonds the oppositely charged ions are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction.

• A. Both statements are true and Statement 1 is the right explanation of Statement 2.
• B. Both statements are true and Statement 1 is not the right explanation of Statement 2.
• C. Only statement 1 is true
• D. Only statement 2 is true

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statements are true and Statement 1 is the right explanation of Statement 2.

Ionic compounds are held together by strong electrostatic forces between the oppositely charged ions referred to as ionic bonding.
A huge amount of energy is required to overcome these forces, which results in high melting and boiling point.