Question

Which of the following is true for ionic compounds?

• A. They have high boiling and melting points.
• B. They conduct electricity in the solid state.
• C. They are soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in water.
• D. They are soft, crystalline solids.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

They have high boiling and melting points.

Along with high melting and boiling points-

• They are hard, brittle crystalline solids.
• They do not conduct electricity in the solid state but are good conductors of electricity in the aqueous state.
• They are soluble in water but insoluble in organic solvents.