What is inert pair effect?
Asked by | 20th Oct, 2008, 07:26: PM
Expert Answer:
The pair of electrons in s-orbital is reluctant to take part in bond formation due to poor shielding effect of d and f electrons heavier elements.it is called inert pair effect due to which lower oxidation state becomes more stable than higher oxidation state in case of p - block elements.
Answered by | 21st Oct, 2008, 10:03: AM
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