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Explain the following:

PbX2 is more stable than PbX4.

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Due to inert pair effect, +2 oxidation state of Pb is more stable than its +4 oxidation state. Consequently, PbX2 in which the oxidation state of Pb is +2 is more stable than PbX4 in which the oxidation state of Pb is +4.

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Chapter 11: The p-block Elements - Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) [Page 138]

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Chapter 11 The p-block Elements
Multiple Choice Questions (Type - I) | Q 33.(iv) | Page 138

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