Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
SnF4 has boiling point 705^@C while SnCl...

`SnF_4` has boiling point `705^@`C while `SnCl_4` has `114^@`C -explain

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

Due to larger size of anion `Cl^-, SnCl_4` possess enhanced covalent character (Fajan's rule).
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • CHEMICAL BONDING

    PATHFINDER|Exercise QUESTION BANK|69 Videos

  • CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND PERIODICITY IN PROPERTIES

    PATHFINDER|Exercise QUESTION BANK|242 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Which has the highest boiling point ?

PH_(3) has lower boiling point than NH_(3) . Why?

Which one has highest boiling point—

Why NH_(3) has high boiling point than PH_(3) ?

Although H_(2)SO_(4) and H_(3)PO_(4) have same molecular mass , H_(3)PO_(4) has higher boiling point and viscosity - explain .

Explain with reason: SnCl_2 is a solid ionic compound whereas SnCl_4 is a covalent liquid.

Explain with reason : SnCl_2 is a solid ionic compounds whereas SnCl_4 is a covalent liquid.

Which one has the highest boiling point-

A solution containing 0.5 g of naphthalene in 50 g C Cl_4 yield a boiling point elevation of 0.4 k, while a solution of 0.6 g of an unknown solute in the same mass of the solvent gives a boiling point elevation of 0.65 k. Find the molar mass of the unknown solute.

Why is boiling point of n-butyl alcohol (118^(@)C) higher than that of diethyl ether (35^(@)C) ?

PATHFINDER-CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE-QUESTION BANK
  1. Although geometries of NH3 and H2O molecules are distorted tetrahedral...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. The melting point of KCl is higher than that of AgCl though the crysta...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. SnF4 has boiling point 705^@C while SnCl4 has 114^@C -explain

    Text Solution

    |

  4. The solubility of silver halides in water decreases from AgF to AgI. E...

    Text Solution

    |

  5. Calculate the % of ionic character of a bond having bond length=0.92ov...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Which of the following have zero dipolemoment

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Dipole moment of HCl is 1.03 D and its bond length is 1.257 overset@A....

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Certain bond has 76.81% ionic character. If the bond length is 159.6 p...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Which of the following has been arranged in increasing order of decrea...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Which of the following has the least dipole moment ?

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Which of the following is not correct ?

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Write the significance/applications of dipole moment ?

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Which out of NH3 and NF3 has higher dipole moment and why ?

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Which of the following compounds contain ionic, covalent, coordinate c...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Which of the following compounds would have significant intermolecular...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Which one of the following does not have intermolecular H-bonding ?

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Ethanol has a higher boiling point than dimethyl ether through they ha...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Explain the important aspects of resonance to the CO3^(2-) ion.

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Write the resonance structures for NO2

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Write the resonance structures for NO3^-

    Text Solution

    |