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With reference to ionic compounds, consider the following statements

With reference to ionic compounds, consider the following statements:
1. Ionic compounds are insoluble in alcohol.
2. Ionic compounds in the solid state are good conductors of electricity.
Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a)

Only 1

(b)

Only 2

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer:

(a)

Moderate

Explanation

Ionic compounds are insoluble in alcohol and do not conduct electricity in solid state. Hence, (a) is correct.