Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Sections 11.1-11.13 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 539: 110b

Answer

b.) KCl(s)

Work Step by Step

b.) KCl has ionic bonding which is stronger than the dipole-dipole interactions present in HCl(s). Stronger forces result in higher melting points.
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