Why ionic compounds have high melting point?

A considerable amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction

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Ionic compounds have covalent bonds

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is B A considerable amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction
Ionic compounds are solids and hard because of the strong force of attraction between positive and negative ions. Therefore, more energy is required to break the inter-ionic force of attraction.

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