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Assertion (A) : Covalent crystals have h...

Assertion (A) : Covalent crystals have higher melting point.
Reason (R ) : Covalent bonds are stronger than ionic bonds.

A

If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct explanation for assertion

C

If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect

D

If both assertion and reason are incorrect

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The correct Answer is:
C
Correct Reason. High melting points of covalent crystals are due to net work structure However covalent bonds are weaker than ionic bonds
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