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Question

For two ionic solids $CaO$ and $KI$ , identify the wrong statement among the following.

A

Lattice energy or CaO is much larger than that of KI

B

KI is soluble in benzene

C

KI has lower melting point

D

CaO has higher melting point

Answer

KI is soluble in benzene

Explanation

Solution

KI is ionic compound, so it is not soluble in non-polar solvent (i.e. dipole moment ( $\mu$ ) for benzene = 0)