Practice question
Question
Which group 14 element forms a tetrachloride with the highest boiling point?
Explanation
Boiling point of group 14 tetrachlorides (XCl₄) increases with molecular weight due to stronger London forces. SnCl₄ (Sn, heaviest) has the highest boiling point among C, Si, Ge, and Sn.
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