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Which of the following compounds is least stable?

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PbCl4
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AgCl
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SnCl4
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ZnCl2
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Solution

The correct option is A PbCl4
Due to the inert pair effect, +2 oxidation state of `Pb` is more stable than +4 oxidation state.

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