Question

$SiC$ has higher melting point than $NaCl$. $SiC$ has stronger electrostatic forces of attraction.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

If assertion is true but reason is false

Answer 2

$SiC$ is an example of covalent network solid which has very strong covalent bonding. Such solids are very hard and have extremely high melting point.