Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

Which one of the following compounds of Group-14 elements is not known?

  1. A [GeCl<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2$-$</sup>
  2. B [Sn(OH)<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2$-$</sup>
  3. C [SiCl<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2$-$</sup> Correct answer
  4. D [SiF<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2$-$</sup>

Solution

[SiCl<sub>6</sub>]<sup>2$-$</sup> does not exist due to steric crowding of surrounding atoms.

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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