what is inert pair effect?
Asked by shiv nandan | 29th Aug, 2010, 12:00: AM
Expert Answer:
It is the reluctance of s-electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding
s electrons are not able to participate because of strong hold of nucleus due to high penetration effect of s electrons or poor shielding effect of electrons
The inert pair effect explains why common ions of Pb are Pb4+ and Pb2+, and not just Pb4+ as we might expect from the octet rule
The inert pair effect explains why common ions of Pb are Pb4+ and Pb2+, and not just Pb4+ as we might expect from the octet rule
Answered by | 29th Aug, 2010, 11:27: AM
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