Question

Which one of the following properties is not generally exhibited by ionic compounds?

Options

• Solubility in water

• Electrical conductivity in solid state

• High melting and boiling points

• Electrical conductivity in molten state

Answer 1

Electrical conductivity in solid state

Explanation - 

There are no free moving ions in an ionic compound in its solid-state so, ionic compounds in their solid-state does not conduct electricity.