Question
Chemistry Question on Bonding in Metal Carbonyls
Which of the following is correct regarding the melting points of ionic, polar covalent and non-polar covalent compounds?
A
Polar covalent > ionic > non-polar covalent<
B
lonic > polar covalent > non-polar covalent
C
lonic > non-polar covalent > polar covalent
D
All have same melting point
Answer
lonic > polar covalent > non-polar covalent
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B): lonic > polar covalent > non-polar covalent