MCQ
Direction in the following Questions, the Assertion and Reason have been put forward. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct alternative from the following :
Assertion : Ionic compounds usually have high melting and boiling points.
Reason : A large amount of energy is needed to overcome the strong interionic electrostatic attractive forces.
  • Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • B
    Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is true but Reason is false.
  • D
    Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Answer

Correct option: A.
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

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