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Number of electrons in hydrogen chloride molecule = 18
Number of electrons in tetrachloromethane molecule = 74.
The van der Waal's forces in the second molecule is much greater.
Polarity should be used to justify higher melting point of a molecule over another only if their Mr is same or very similar.
In huge differences like this, it shouldn't be done.
Thanks a lot,can you explain this as well?