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A particular solid is very hard and has a very high melting point. In the solid state, it is a non - conductor and upon melting, it becomes conductor of electricity. The solid is:

A

metallic

B

molecular

C

net work

D

ionic

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The correct Answer is:
D
The given characteristic are those of an ionic solid.
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