Chemistry
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Author: Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby Professor
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.9QP
The binary hydrogen compounds of the Group 4A elements and their boiling points are CH4, −162°C; SiH4, −112°C; GeH4, −88°C; and SnH4, −52°C. Explain the increase in boiling points from CH4 to SnH4.
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