Q.
Which of the following statement is true for ionic solids?
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a
Ionic solids are soluble in non-polar solvent
b
Under the electric field cations and anions acquire translatory motion in opposite directions
c
Structural units have strong electrostatic force of attraction
d
Structural units have dipole-dipole interactions
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
stronger than covalent bonds due to the coulombic attraction between ions of opposite charges. To maximize the attraction between those ions, ionic compounds form crystal lattices of alternating cations and anions.
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