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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

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

  1. A Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of \((A)\)
  2. B Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not the correct explanation of \((A)\)
  3. C (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  4. D (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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Correct Answer

(C) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct

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Detailed explanation

Ionic bonds are electrostatic forces of attraction that are non-directional in nature. Thus, (A) is correct. Ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvents that solvate them via ion-dipole interactions. Thus, \((\mathrm{R})\) is incorrect.
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