Q13 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2017 · Chemistry

Which of the following elements has the lowest melting point?

Correct answer
A
$\mathrm{Sn}$
B
$\mathrm{Pb}$
C
$\mathrm{Si}$
D
$\mathrm{Ge}$

Solution

The melting point order of IV A group elements is $$ \mathrm{C}>\mathrm{Si}>\text { Ge }>\mathrm{Pb}>\mathrm{Sn} $$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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