The Boiling Points of Group IVA Hydrides Increases in the Order

question 55

Essay

The boiling points of group IVA hydrides increases in the order CH₄ $\lt$ SiH₄ $\lt$ GeH₄ $\lt$ SnH₄.Which molecule experiences the strongest attractive forces and why?

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