Single Answer MCQ
Q-00001550
How do carbon compounds differ in terms of melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds?
1
They have higher melting and boiling points
2
They have lower melting and boiling points
3
They have variable melting and boiling points
4
They do not have melting or boiling points
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. They have lower melting and boiling points
Solution:
Carbon compounds generally have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds due to weaker intermolecular forces present in covalent molecules.
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