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Solid $X$ is a very hard solid which is electrical insulator in solid as well as in molten state and has extremely high melting point. What type of solid is it?

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • Ionic solid
  • Covalent solid
  • Metallic solid
  • Molecular solid
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Covalent solids or network solids are very hard with high melting point and are insulators in solid as well as in molten state.
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