Q. Which one of the following is highest melting halide?

A) AgCl
B) AgBr
C) AgF
D) AgI
Explanation

(c)
According to Fajan’s rule smaller anion is polarised to lesser extent than the larger anion.
$\therefore$ compound having smaller anion has more ionic character.
$\therefore$ Higher melting
Since, the size of $F^{-}$ ion is smallest, it is polarised.
$\therefore$ AgF will have highest ionic character and hence highest melting point.
$(\because$ Ionic compounds have greater melting point than covalent compound)

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