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Which is likely to show inert pair effect?

A
K
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Mg
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Al
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D
Pb
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Solution

The correct option is D Pb
Inert pair effect is the name given to tendency of electrons present in the outer most s sub shell of post-transition metals, like Pb, Bi etc. to not undergo ionisation, and to remain unshared. This is most stated in Groups 13, 14 and 15.
A possible given explanation is that due to presence of f-subshell electrons are to diffused, due to the shape of the f orbitals, to effectively shield the s electrons from the pull of the nucleus.
A good example would be the elements of Group 13. Aluminium in +1 state is unknown, and the stability of +1 oxidation state increases as we go down the group. Thallium is most stable in +1 oxidation state, and compounds of Thallium in +3 oxidation state are known to be very strong oxidising agents, and have a tendency to reduce quickly to +1 state.
Hence option D is correct.

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