NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Rationalize the given statements and choose the correct option: • Lead(II) chloride reacts with Cl 2 to give PbCl 4 . • Lead(IV) chloride is highly unstable towards heat. • Lead is known not to form an iodide, PbI 4 .
Options
- AThe first statement describes a redox reaction where PbCl₂ is oxidized to PbCl₄. The second statement indicate
- BThe first statement is false as PbCl₂ reacts with Cl₂ to form PbCl₄. The second statement is true; Lead(IV) ch
- CThe first statement is true; PbCl₂ reacts with Cl₂ to form PbCl₄. The second statement is false as Lead(IV) ch
- DThe first statement is true; PbCl₂ reacts with Cl₂ to form PbCl₄. The second statement is true; Lead(IV) chlor
Correct answer
B. The first statement is false as PbCl₂ reacts with Cl₂ to form PbCl₄. The second statement is true; Lead(IV) ch
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) The first statement is false as PbCl₂ reacts with Cl₂ to form PbCl₄. The second statement is true; Lead(IV) chloride is known to be highly unstable towards heat. The third statement is true; Lead does not form a PbI₄ compound.