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Solid NaCl is a bad conductor of electricity because:
A
In solid NaCl there are no ions
B
Solid NaCl is covalent
C
In solid NaCl there is no mobility of ions
D
In solid NaCl there are no electrons
Explanation
In solid NaCl, ions are fixed in the crystal lattice and cannot move to conduct electricity.
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