Among the following compounds, the one having the lowest boiling point is · ABC26IN0718

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Main Group Elements · Topic: Phosphazenes Sn Compounds · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

Among the following compounds, the one having the lowest boiling point is

(a)$\mathrm{SnCl}_{4}$

(b)$\mathrm{GeCl}_{4}$

(c)$\mathrm{SiCl}_{4}$

(d)$\mathrm{CCl}_{4}$

Answer

Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

Boiling points: SiCl₄ 57.6 °C < CCl₄ 76.7 °C < GeCl₄ 86.5 °C < SnCl₄ 114 °C — SiCl₄ is lowest (c).

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