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Under the Wikipedia entry for MetaldehydeWikipedia entry for Metaldehyde is listed a Melting Point of 246 C$\pu{246^\circ C}$ and a Boiling point of 110 C $\pu{110^\circ C}$ (actually, it says it sublimes).

How can a Boiling point be lower than the Melting Point? Even if 110 C$\pu{110^\circ C}$ is actually a sublimation temperature how can it then subsequently melt at a higher temperature of 246 C$\pu{246^\circ C}$?

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaldehyde

Under the Wikipedia entry for Metaldehyde is listed a Melting Point of 246 C and a Boiling point of 110 C (actually, it says it sublimes).

How can a Boiling point be lower than the Melting Point? Even if 110 C is actually a sublimation temperature how can it then subsequently melt at a higher temperature of 246 C?

enter image description here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaldehyde

Under the Wikipedia entry for Metaldehyde is listed a Melting Point of $\pu{246^\circ C}$ and a Boiling point of $\pu{110^\circ C}$ (actually, it says it sublimes).

How can a Boiling point be lower than the Melting Point? Even if $\pu{110^\circ C}$ is actually a sublimation temperature how can it then subsequently melt at a higher temperature of $\pu{246^\circ C}$?

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Boiling Point lower than Melting Point?

Under the Wikipedia entry for Metaldehyde is listed a Melting Point of 246 C and a Boiling point of 110 C (actually, it says it sublimes).

How can a Boiling point be lower than the Melting Point? Even if 110 C is actually a sublimation temperature how can it then subsequently melt at a higher temperature of 246 C?

enter image description here

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaldehyde