Why Did Obi-Wan Leave Anakin on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith? - Star Wars Explained

In Star Wars Revenge of the Sith, why did Obi-Wan just leave Anakin Skywalker to die like that? What were his reasons? Did he know Palpatine was coming? Did he feel merciful?

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