Single Answer MCQ
Q-00002524
How do carbon compounds differ from ionic compounds in terms of melting and boiling points?
1
Carbon compounds have higher melting points
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Ionic compounds have higher boiling points
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Carbon compounds have lower melting points
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Ionic compounds have lower boiling points
Answer and Solution
Answer
C. Carbon compounds have lower melting points
Solution:
Carbon compounds generally have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds. This is due to the nature of bonding and intermolecular forces present in carbon compounds. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Carbon compounds have lower melting points'.
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