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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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