Which of the following compounds would be expected to have the highest melting point?
A)CsF
B)LiCl
C)LiF
D)NaBr
E)CsI

Name: Which of the following compounds would be expected to have the highest melting point? A)CsF B)LiCl C)LiF D)NaBr E)CsI
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The compound with the highest ionic character will have the highest melting point. LiF has the highest ionic character due to the small size of the ions and the high charge density, leading to strong electrostatic attractions between the ions.

Which of the Following Compounds Would Be Expected to Have