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Which oxide h...
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Which oxide has highest melting point ?

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Silicon dioxide
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Carbon dioxide
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C
Sulphur dioxide
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Carbon monooxide
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Solution

The correct option is C Silicon dioxide
Silicon dioxide has highest melting point.
It is a covalent solid or giant solid or network solid and possesses strong covalent bonds between neighbouring atoms. This results in highest melting point.

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