You have a white, crystalline solid which has a melting point of 800oC. It does not conduct electricity in the solid phase, but it forms a conducting solution when dissolved in water. Which of the following is the most likely formula for this compound?

You have a white, crystalline solid which has a melting point of 800oC. It does not conduct electricity in the solid phase, but it forms a conducting solution when dissolved in water. Which of the following is the most likely formula for this compound?





a. Mg
b. Si
c. CCl4
d. AlCl3
e. C6H12O6



Answer: D