Question
Ge (II) compounds are powerful reducing agents whereas Pb (IV) compounds are strong oxidants. It can be because
BITSAT
Chemistry
p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
2022
BITSAT 2022
BITSAT Chemistry Question (2022) — Solution
Options
- A. Pb is more electropositive than Ge .
- B. ionisation potential of lead is less than that of Ge.
- C. ionic radii of Pb ^ 2+ and Pb ^ 4+ are larger than that of Ge ^ 2+ and Ge ^ 4+
- D. more pronounced inert pair effect in lead has.
Answer
D. more pronounced inert pair effect in lead has.
Step-by-step solution
Inert pair effect is more pronounced in heavier members like Pb. Hence, Pb (IV) compounds act as strong oxidising agents and are reduced to more stable Pb (II) compounds.
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