Which is generally true about ionic compounds ?

Have low boiling point

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Have low melting point

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Soluble in non polar solvents

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Conduct electricity in the fused state

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The correct option is D
Conduct electricity in the fused state

Generally, ionic compounds conduct electricity in fused state.

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Which is generally true about ionic compounds ?

The correct option is D Conduct electricity in the fused state Generally, ionic compounds conduct electricity in fused state.

The correct option is D
Conduct electricity in the fused state

Generally, ionic compounds conduct electricity in fused state.