How are the melting points and boiling points of molecular compounds usually different from those of ionic compounds

Melting points and boiling points of molecular compound are usually lower than ionic compounds. This is so as only a small amount of energy is required to overcome the weak intermolecular forces of attraction (Van de Waals forces) thus having lower m.p. and b.p.

Ionic compounds require a large amount of energy to overcome the strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the ions, hence having higher mp and bp

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