Ionic solids must always maintain:
AConstant hardness
BUniform colour
CComplete dryness
DElectrical neutrality
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Electrical neutrality
1. Removing an ion would leave a net charge behind.
2. So defects in ionic solids come in balanced pairs.
3. The requirement is electrical neutrality.
_Source: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry Part I, Chapter 1, The Solid State._
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