Question

Pbcl4 is less stable than sncl4, but pbcl2 is more stable than sncl2 .Why?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Pbcl4 is less stable than sncl4, but pbcl2 is more stable than sncl2 because As we go down the group , +2 oxidation state becomes more favourable and stable .

since pb is more down the group than an, its stable with +2 oxidation state.

an can exhibit both +2 and +4 oxidation states but +4 is more stable due to which sncl2 is a strong reducing agent.