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Chemistry · May / June 2024 · Paper 11 · Question 16

5070Simple molecules and covalent bonds

Silicon(IV) chloride, SiCl4, boils at 58 °C. Which row shows the type of change when silicon(IV) chloride boils and the explanation?

  1. Achemical; intermolecular forces break
  2. Bchemical; Si–Cl covalent bonds break
  3. Cphysical; intermolecular forces break
  4. Dphysical; Si–Cl covalent bonds break

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Correct answer: C. physical; intermolecular forces break

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