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Multiple Bond Formation

+2 oxidation ...

Question

+2 oxidation state of lead is more stable than + 4, because of

Presence of vacant orbitals

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Octet configuration

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Inert pair effect

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Solution

The correct option is C Inert pair effect
Due to inert pair effect $p b^{+ 4}$ is unstable, where as $pb^{+2}$ is stable.

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