MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Inert Pair Effect

In which of the following the inert pair effect is most prominent ?

A.C

B.Ge

C.Si

D.Pb✓ Correct

Explanation

Pb have inert pair effect. Pb shows most prominent inert pair effect as we move down the group 14, the tendency of non-participation of inner ns electrons increases due p-BLOCK (GROUP 13 AND 14) 21 to large size of atoms.

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