Multiple choice

Which among the following is not a property of ionic compounds?

  1. The ionic compounds split up into oppositely charged ions when dissolved in water

  2. The ionic compounds are good conductors of electricity in the molten state.

  3. Ionic compounds are soluble in non polar solvents

  4. Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.

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Explanation

Ionic compounds are generally soluble in water and other polar solvents having high dielectric constants. This is due to larger electrostatic interactions between polar solvents and ions. However, ionic compounds are insoluble in non-polar solvents.

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