what is inert pair effect?
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The inert pair of effect is the tendency of the electrons in the outermost atomic orbital to remain unionized or unshared in compound's of post transition metals.
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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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