Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not true about the characteristics of compounds?

  1. A compound will have a fixed melting point and boiling point.

  2. There is usually interchange of energy during the formation of compounds.

  3. The properties of water are different from its constituents.

  4. Compounds have variable composition.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Only option 4 is incorrect because compound is a combination of two or more elements in fixed composition.

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