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Why are ionic solids hard and brittle?

Options

  1. ADue to the strong covalent bonds between ions.
  2. BDue to the weak Van der Waals forces between ions.
  3. CDue to the regular arrangement of ions in a crystal lattice.
  4. DDue to the absence of electrical conductivity in ionic solids.

Correct answer

C. Due to the regular arrangement of ions in a crystal lattice.

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) Due to the regular arrangement of ions in a crystal lattice.

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