Which of the following is a characteristic property of ionic compounds? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?
A. They are soluble in water and conduct electricity in molten or aqueous state.
B. They have low melting and boiling points.
C. They are good conductors of electricity in the solid state.
D. They are soluble in non-polar solvents like benzene.
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvents like water. In the solid state, ions are fixed in a lattice and cannot move, so they don't conduct. However, in molten or aqueous states, the ions become free to move, allowing them to conduct electricity. They generally have high melting points.
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