Q.

 Statement I : Pb+2 is more stable than Pb+4
Statement II : Pb+2 has stable half-filled configuration

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a

Both (I)  & (II) are true

b

(I) is true and (II) is false

c

(I) is false & (II) is true

d

Both (I) & (II) are false

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Pb+2 is more stable than Pd+4
Due to inert pair effect Pb+2 is stable
Due to poor shielding effect by completely filled d-oritals of inner shell, the valency S-orbital e-s(6s) are strongly attracted by nucleus .Hence S-orbital electron pair does not involve in bonding this is said to be inert pair effect
large therefore Pb+2 oxidation state is more stable than pb+4

electronic configuration of Pb+2 ---  [Xe]6S2 6P0

It is not half-filled configuration

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