Which of the following halides is the least stable?

C C l_{4}

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G e I_{4}

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S n I_{4}

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P b I_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is D $P b I_{4}$
$P b I_{4}$ is the least stable. It is due to inert pair effect, the stable oxidation state of lead is +2 because of which only +2 oxidation state compounds of $P b$ exists.

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