Question

The melting points of (i) BeCl${}_2$ (ii) CaCl${}_2$ and (iii) HgCl${}_2$follows the order

• A. i < ii < iii
• B. iii < i < ii
• C. i < iii < ii
• D. ii < i < iii

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Melting,Point,$HgC{l}_2,$,<$,BeC{l}_2$,<$CaC{l}_2$,
,Covalent,character,$\alpha \frac{1}{M.P.}$,
Covalent,character,:$HgC{l}_2$,>$BeC{l}_2$,>$CaC{l}_2$