P-Block Elements Ques 512
Question: Least thermally stable is -
Options:
A) $ CCl_4 $
B) $ SiCl_4 $
C) $ GeCl_4 $
D) $ GeBr_4 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The thermal stability of tetrahalides decreases in order $ CX_4>SiX_4>GeX_4>SnX_4 $ and in terms of same metal with different halides is in order of $ MF_4>MCl_4>MBr_4>MI_4. $