Question

How does inert pair effect influence the chemical property of group 14 elements?

Answer 1

Inert pair effect: It is the reluctance of s-orbital electrons to participate in bonding in an atom.

This effect increases down the group.

In group-14 the general oxidation states shown by the elements are +4,+2.

The stability of +2 oxidation state increases down the group because of inert pair effect