P Block Elements Question 586
Question: Which of the following compounds of elements in group IV would you expect to be most ionic in character
[NCERT 1978]
Options:
A) $ CCl_4 $
B) $ SiCl_4 $
C) $ PbCl_2 $
D) $ PbCl_4 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ PbCl_2 $ is most ionic because on going down the group the metallic character increases and also the inert pair effect predominates.
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