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Question

Unlike PbCl4, PI4 and PBr4 are not found because :

Options

A.bromine and iodine are more electronegative than chlorine.
B.iodine and bromine are smaller in size.
C.larger iodine and bromine are able to reduce Pb4+ to Pb2+ or Pb.
D.the statement is incorrect.

Solution

Pb4+ has higher polarising power and Br- and I- being larger in size can easily give the electrons to Pb4+ i.e. as compared to Cl-, Br- and I- are good reducing agents. 

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