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Ionic solids conduct electricity in molten state but not in solid state. Explain.
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Options:
  • A In the molten state, ions are free to move and conduct electricity. In the solid state, ions are fixed in a crystal lattice and cannot move.
  • B In the solid state, ions are free to move and conduct electricity. In the molten state, ions are fixed in a crystal lattice and cannot move.
  • C Ionic solids do not conduct electricity in any state.
  • D Ionic solids conduct electricity both in solid and molten states due to their unique structure.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: In the molten state, ions are free to move and conduct electricity. In the solid state, ions are fixed in a crystal lattice and cannot move.
Correct Option is : (A)
In the molten state, ions are free to move and conduct electricity. In the solid state, ions are fixed in a crystal lattice and cannot move.

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