Consider the below statements and identify the correct answer.
Statement-I: Ionic compounds are generally brittle and break into pieces when pressure is applied.
Statement-II: Ionic compounds have low melting and boiling points.

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Consider the below statements and identify the correct answer.
Statement-I: Ionic compounds are generally brittle and break into pieces when pressure is applied.
Statement-II: Ionic compounds have low melting and boiling points. — Exam MCQ

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B. Statement-I is true, and Statement-II is false. — Statement-I is true, because Ionic compounds have a rigid and brittle crystal lattice structure. When pressure is applied, the ions of the same charge are forced closer together, resulting in repulsive forces that cause the crystal to shatter. Statement-II is false, because ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points due to the strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions in their lattice structure, which require a significant amount of energy to overcome.

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A. Both the statements are true.

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C. Both the statements are false.

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D. Statement-II is true, and Statement-I is false.

Consider the below statements and identify the correct answer. Statement-I: Ionic compounds are generally brittle and break into pieces when pressure is applied. Statement-II: Ionic compounds have low melting and boiling points.

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