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The compound that has the highest melting point amongst the following is:

Topic: Metallurgy, ores, extraction and alloys

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MethaneSodium chlorideAmmoniaEthanol

Exam answer

(b) Sodium chloride.

Explanation

NaCl is ionic and therefore has a much higher melting point than the covalent compounds listed.

In words

Sodium chloride.