Q.

Statement-I: PbF4 is covalent

Statement-II: PbI4 cannot exist

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a

Both statements I and II are correct

b

Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct

c

Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect

d

Both statements I and II are incorrect

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

I) SnF4 and PbF4 are ionic

II) PbI4 cannot exist. Initially formed two Pb-I bonds are not sufficiently energetic to excite the electrons in lead;

Pb+4 is an oxidizing agent and I- is a reducing agent

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