Question 4 • Chemistry
Al₂(CO₃)₃ is an ionic compound, so its oppositely charged ions are held together by strong electrostatic attractions in a crystal lattice. More energy is needed to overcome these attractions than the intermolecular forces holding together the molecular compounds C₈H₁₈, C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, and H₂O. Therefore, aluminum carbonate has the highest melting point.
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