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Published on: August 12, 2026
Given below are two statements
Assertion
A
: Ionic compounds are formed by nondirectional bonds
Reasoning (R): They are soluble in nonpolar solvents
The correct answer is
Both and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of
and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of
is correct but (R) is not correct
is not correct but (
is correct
Reasoning (R): They are soluble in nonpolar solvents
The correct answer is
Both and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of
and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of
is correct but (R) is not correct
is not correct but (
is correct
B
Both
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Ionic bonds are electrostatic forces of attraction that are non-directional in nature.
Thus, is correct.
Ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvents that solvate them via ion-dipole interactions. Thus, 
is incorrect.
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