Question

Choose the correct answer :  

The correct order of melting points of Group-14 elements is 

(1) C > Si > Ge > Sn > Pb 

(2) Si > C > Ge > Sn > Pb 

(3) Ge > Sn > C > Si > Pb 

(4) C > Si > Ge > Pb > Sn

Answer 1

Correct option is: (4) C > Si > Ge > Pb > Sn

Melting Points (in K)

C	Si	Ge	Sn	Pb
4373	1693	1218	505	600

Correct order will be 

C > Si > Ge > Pb > Sn