Multiple choice

Ionic compounds are usually soluble in ______.

  1. ether

  2. benzene

  3. water

  4. none of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ionic compounds are polar in nature and dissolve readily in polar solvents like water due to the hydration energy overcoming the lattice energy. They are generally insoluble in non-polar solvents like ether or benzene.