Arrange the Three Ionic Compounds Sodium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, and Aluminum

question 88

Multiple Choice

Arrange the three ionic compounds sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and aluminum chloride in order of increasing melting point.

• A) NaCl < MgCl₂ < AlCl₃
• B) MgCl₂ < NaCl < AlCl₃
• C) AlCl₃ < MgCl₂ < NaCl
• D) AlCl₃ < NaCl < MgCl₂
• E) NaCl < AlCl₃ < MgCl₂

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