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PbF4 has a melting point of 600 °C, whereas PbCl4 melts at 215 °C. Please provide a justification for this observation.

Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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

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