Question

1. choose the best answer.

which compound would have a lower melting point?
a covalent compound with hydrogen bonding
a covalent compound without hydrogen bonding

Explanation:

Hydrogen bonding is a relatively strong intermolecular force. Covalent compounds with hydrogen bonding have stronger intermolecular forces compared to those without hydrogen bonding. Stronger intermolecular forces require more energy to break, resulting in higher melting points. So, covalent compounds without hydrogen bonding have lower melting points.

Answer:

a covalent compound without hydrogen bonding