Q. The thermal stability of $CF_{4}$ is
A) Less than $SiF_{4}$
B) More than $SiF_{4}$
C) Less than $CCl_{4}$
D) Less than $SiCl_{4}$
Explanation
(b)
$CF_{4}$ has more ionic character than $CCl_{4},\ SiF_{4}\ and\ SiCl_{4}$.
Hence, it has more lattice energy and thermal stability.
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