AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2002

  • question_answer
    The halide having highest melting point is:

    A)  \[NaF\]               

    B)         \[NaCl\]             

    C)         \[NaBr\]             

    D)         \[NaI\]

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    NaF has maximum melting point among all these halides. F is highly electronegative element due to which the molecules are highly polar and have strong electrostatic force (Ionic solid). Thus, large amount of heat is required to pull the molecules apart.


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