You have a white, crystalline solid which melts at 88oC. It does not conduct electricity in the solid phase, and when it dissolves in water it still does not conduct electricity. Which of the following is the most likely formula for this compound?

You have a white, crystalline solid which melts at 88oC. It does not conduct electricity in the solid phase, and when it dissolves in water it still does not conduct electricity. Which of the following is the most likely formula for this compound?





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



Answer: E