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Which of the following best explains why ionic compounds generally have high melting points?.
- A.Ionic compounds have weak van der Waals forces between ions.
- B.Ionic compounds have strong covalent bonds within the lattice.
- C.Ionic compounds have strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions.
- D.Ionic compounds have large covalent radii that reduce lattice energy.
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