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CHM 102 P block elements Objective Question
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What is the boiling point trend observed for Group 14 tetrachlorides (MCl₄)?
Options
A Boiling points consistently decrease from CCl₄ to PbCl₄.
B Boiling points consistently increase from CCl₄ to PbCl₄.
C Boiling points decrease from C to Si, then show a fairly steady increase thereafter.
Correct Answer
D Boiling points are relatively constant across the group.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16 states: 'Boiling points decrease from C to Si; thereafter a fairly steady increase is observed.'

Hint

Look for the specific description of boiling point changes across the tetrachlorides.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: P block elements
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1936 of 1999
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