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The inert pair effect is most prominent in

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C
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Pb
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Ge
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Si
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Solution

The correct option is B Pb
The inert pair effect is most prominent in the heavier members of the group. Inert pair effect increases as we move the group down the group. thus Pb show more prominent inert pair effect.
(Inert pair effect starts from element of 4th period but become significant from elements of 6th period)

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