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Explain the following periodic trends: (a) melting point of BiF3 (650 °C) >» melting point of PF3 (-150 °C); (b) SnF2 exists, but SiF2 does not.

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Chapter20: Chemistry Of Hydrogen, Elements In Group 3a Through 6a, And The Noble Gases

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1. Explain the following periodic trends:
(a)
melting point of BiF3 (650 °C) >> melting point of PF3 (-150 °C);
(b)
SnF2 exists, but SİF2 does not.

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