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Assertion : Ionic compounds tend to be n...

Assertion : Ionic compounds tend to be non-volatile
Reasoning : Intermolecular forces in these compounds are weak .

A

Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.

C

Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.

D

Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

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The correct Answer is:
C

Correct reason : The intermolecular forces in ionic compounds are strong.
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