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QAIPM-2011-Ch-1859: NEET 2011 Chemistry - Class 11 AIPM-2011-Ch-1859 Solution: Which of the following compounds has the lowest melting point?

Which of the following compounds has the lowest melting point?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A CaCl2CaCl_2
  • B CaBr2CaBr_2
  • C CaI2CaI_2
  • D CaF2CaF_2

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

As the covalent character in compound increases and ionic character decreases, melting point of the compound decreases. So, CaI 2 has the highest covalent character and lowest melting point.

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