what is inert pair effect
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The tendency of ns² electron pairs to participate in bond formation decreases with the increase in atomic size. This trend is called Inert Pair Effect.
It mainly occurs in p-block elements.
It mainly occurs in p-block elements.
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The reluctance of the valence s-electrons to be available for bonding as compared to the valence p-electrons due to their greater penetration in the nucleus.
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