Which of the Following Substances Should Have the Highest Melting

question 91

Multiple Choice

Which of the following substances should have the highest melting point?

• A)CO₂
• B)SrS
• C)Xe
• D)F₂
• E)MgO

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Definitions:

Sulfuric Acid

A highly corrosive, dense, oily liquid acid, H2SO4, used in a variety of industrial processes like fertilizer production and in lead-acid batteries.

Pyridine

A basic heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C5H5N, known for its distinctive, unpleasant smell.

2-Methyl-2-Butanamine

An organic compound with a tertiary amine and a methyl group on the second carbon of a butane chain.

Ammonia

A colorless gas with a pungent smell, composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), used in various industrial processes.