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Q1. [1]
Reaction between two elements A and B, forms a compound C. A loses electrons and B gains electrons. Which one of the following properties will not be shown by compound C ?
  1. (A) It has high melting point.
  2. (B) It is highly soluble in water.
  3. (C) It has weak electrostatic forces of attraction between its oppositely charged ions.
  4. (D) It conducts electricity in its molten state or aqueous solution.
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Model Answer

(C) It has weak electrostatic forces of attraction between its oppositely charged ions.

Compound C is ionic (A loses electrons, B gains electrons). Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic forces, not weak ones.

Explanation

When A loses electrons and B gains electrons, an ionic compound (C) is formed. Ionic compounds have high melting points (A is correct), are highly soluble in water (B is correct), and conduct electricity in molten state or aqueous solution (D is correct). The defining feature of ionic compounds is strong electrostatic forces of attraction — so option (C) is the incorrect property, making it the right answer.

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