Question

What is meant by inert pair effect?

Answer 1

The inert pair effect is the tendency of the two electrons in the outermost atomic s-orbital to remain unionized or unshared in compounds of post-transition metals.

Answer 2

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❤.INERT PAIR EFFECT :

The reluctance of the outermost 'ns' electron pair to take part in a chemical reaction is called "Inert pair effect".

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