NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Explain the following: PbX₂ is more stable than PbX₄.
Options
- APb⁴⁺ has a higher effective nuclear charge than Pb²⁺
- BPb⁴⁺ has a smaller atomic radius than Pb²⁺
- CPb⁴⁺ has more available valence electrons compared to Pb²⁺
- DPb⁴⁺ has a lower ionization energy than Pb²⁺
Correct answer
B. Pb⁴⁺ has a smaller atomic radius than Pb²⁺
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Pb⁴⁺ has a smaller atomic radius than Pb²⁺