Assertion : Water is a good solvent for ionic compounds but poor one for covalent compounds.
Reason :Hydrogen energy of ions realeases sufficient energy to overcome lattice energy and break hydrogen bonds in water, white covalent bonded compound interact so weakly that even van der walls force between molecule of convalent compounds cannot be broken .

Options

A. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`
B. If both `(A)` and `(R )` are correct and `(R )` is the correct explanation of `(A)`
C. If `(A)` is correct but `(R )` is incorrect
D. If `(A)` is incorrect but `(R )` is correct

Answer

A

Explanation

Ionic compounds interact with water molcules since water has high dielectric constants and ions get hydrated It is not possible in case of covalent compounds .