Question

The stability
of + 6 oxidation state decreases down the group and stability of + 4
oxidation state increases (inert pair effect). Bonding in +4 and +6
oxidation states is primarily covalent.
what is the meaning of inert pair effect?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: inert pair effect refers to fully filled orbitals

for example 1s^2 , 2p^6 ,3d^10, 4f^14 in these all the orbitals are filled withe electrons and they dont have any vacant orbitals. these will behave as an inert compound