explain what is an inert pair effect? give example
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The inert pair effect is the tendency of the two electrons in the outermost atomic s -orbital to remain unionized or unshared in compounds of post-transition metals. ... As a result, the inert pair of ns electrons remains more tightly held by the nucleus and hence participates less in bond formation.
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The inert pair effect is the tendency of the two electrons in the outermost atomic s-orbital to remain unshared in compounds of post-transition metals
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