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Question

Which of the following halides is lest stable and has doubtful existence ?

Options

A.CCI4
B.Gel4
C.Snl4
D.Pbl4

Solution

Due to inert pair effect P4+ is less stable and easily reduced to P2+. I- is string reducing agent hence PbI4 is not much stable.

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