Even though carbon and silicon are non metals, they have higher melting points than others because

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They exist as three dimensional covalent solids

The bonds in their molecules are strong

They exhibit multiple bonding

They are highly electronegative

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Carbon and silicon have polymeric three dimensional structure and hence they have high melting points

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