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Can a Powerpoint 2019 Presentations run in 2016 version?
Yes, they can. But if they use animations that were introduced in 2019 that aren't in 2016, those animations will not run.
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You can use compatibility mode to open it. Please refer to this document about-compatibility-mode-in-powerpoint-aa6983bb-7858-40c5-bcc8-756faa7d29b0
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Completely irrelevant answer, I'm afraid. The link you pointed to mentions:
Compatibility mode enforces compatibility between newer versions of PowerPoint and PowerPoint 97–2003 (.ppt) files by suppressing features within the newer version that could potentially add content, such as an effect, that is incompatible with PowerPoint 97–2003 files. Compatibility mode ensures that you will be able to open and save PowerPoint 97–2003 files without converting them.
Has nothing whatever to do with opening 2019 presentations in 2016.