Melting Points of Non-Polar Molecular solids are
Correct answer: B. Low
- A. High
- B. Low
- C. Sharp
- D. None of these
Explanation
Non-polar molecular solids have the weakest form of intermolecular forces - instantaneous dipole-induced dipole forces - which require less energy to overcome hence they have low melting points.
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