The halide with the highest melting point among KCl,KI,KF,KBr is:
A
KF
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B
KBr
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C
KI
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D
KCl
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Solution
The correct option is AKF Among the given halides, the ionic character increases in the order: KI<KBr<KCl<KF
This can be figured out by using Fajan's rules. As the size of the anion increases, the covalent character increases. Since KF is the most ionic among the given halides, it has the highest melting point.