JEE Main 2021 — Solid State Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift
Question
A hard substance melts at high temperature and is an insulator in both solid and in molten state. This solid is most likely to be a/an :
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Correct answer
ACovalent solid
Step-by-step explanation
Covalent or network solid are insulator (except graphite) and have very high melting point.
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