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Both Na and H occur in group 1 of the periodic table ,yet melting point of HCI is `-114^(@)C.` Why ?

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To understand why the melting point of HCl is -114°C while Na, which is also in group 1 of the periodic table, has a much higher melting point for its compound NaCl, we need to analyze the nature of the bonds in these compounds. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Compounds**: - Na forms NaCl (sodium chloride), which is an ionic compound. - H forms HCl (hydrochloric acid), which is a covalent compound. ...
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