Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not correct about electrovalent compounds?

  1. These compounds are hard solids.

  2. They have low melting and boiling points.

  3. They are good conductors of electricity in molten or aqueous states.

  4. They are insoluble in organic solvents.

  5. They are soluble in water.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Electrovalent compounds have high melting and boiling points due to strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the ions.

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