Explain the following : PbX2 is more stable than PbX4.

Explain the following :

PbX₂ is more stable than PbX₄.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

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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