Which of the following halides is least stable and has doubtful existence
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a
CCl4
b
GeI4
c
SnI4
d
PbI4
answer is D.
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(1) PbBr4 , PbI4 is unstable compounds and can't exist in natureReason: Iodine, Bromine are less Electronegative hence They can't activate (excite) the 'S' electrons present in the valence sell(i.e Inert pair effect) and they can't oxidize the Pb+2 to Pb+4 (2) According to Inert pair effect , The stability of '+4' oxidation state decreases down the groupHence PbI4 is least stable among the given options