How Would You Expect the Melting Point of C[$X]₄ to Compare

question 113

Multiple Choice

How would you expect the melting point of C[$X]₄ to compare to that of [$I][$X]?

• A)It should be lower because [$I][$X] forms an extended ionic crystal lattice,whereas C[$X]₄ is a covalently-bonded small molecule.
• B)It should be similar since they are both ionic solids.
• C)It should be higher because the bonds are stronger due to the higher charge on C (+4).
• D)It should be higher because C[$X]₄ is larger than [$I][$X].
• E)It is not possible to say anything about their melting points without more information.

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