Single Choice

Ionic or electrovalent compounds do not conduct electricity in their ___________ state.

AFused
BSolid
Correct Answer
CLiquid
DGaseous

Solution

Although Ionic compounds are charged but can only conduct electricity if their ions are free to move.

So ionic compounds do not conduct electricity when they are in solid-state.

Option B is correct.

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