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The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements2 Marks
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Why is $\mathrm{PbCl}_4$ good oxidizing agent?
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Boron forms only covalent compounds.
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Answer

$\mathrm{PbCl}_4$ is good oxidising agent because $\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}$ is more stable than $\mathrm{Pb}^{4+}$ due to inert pair effect, therefore, $\mathrm{Pb}^{4+}$ readily changes into $\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}$ by gaining two electrons.

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