Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002087

What are the properties of ionic compounds compared to carbon compounds?

1

High melting points

2

Low melting points

3

Conduct electricity

4

Form covalent bonds

Answer and Solution

Answer

A. High melting points

Solution:

Ionic compounds generally exhibit high melting points compared to carbon compounds due to the strong electrostatic forces holding ions together in a lattice structure. Therefore, the correct answer is 'High melting points'.

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