Why is PbCl2 more stable than PbCl4 ?
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Study about inert pair effect.
Due to inert pair effect, higher oxidation state of an element is not stable as we move down the group.
In other words, Pb+4 is less stable than Pb+2, hence PbCl4 is also less stable.
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Study about inert pair effect.
Due to inert pair effect, higher oxidation state of an element is not stable as we move down the group.
In other words, Pb+4 is less stable than Pb+2, hence PbCl4 is also less stable.
hope it will help you ✨✨✨
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hey buddy !! here's your answer....
➡️Pb has 2 electrons in s orbital while 2 electrons in p orbital . So s electrons are inert and can not be removed and give valency of 4. Hence Pb forms 2 ions instead of 4 and PbCl2 becomes stable.
➡️Moreover , due to inert pair effect, higher oxidation state of an element is not stable as we move down the group.
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➡️Pb has 2 electrons in s orbital while 2 electrons in p orbital . So s electrons are inert and can not be removed and give valency of 4. Hence Pb forms 2 ions instead of 4 and PbCl2 becomes stable.
➡️Moreover , due to inert pair effect, higher oxidation state of an element is not stable as we move down the group.
hope it helps !! ❤️✌️
bonne journée !! ⭐⭐
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