Question:

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion (A) : \(Pb ^{4+}\) can be reduced easily to \(Pb ^{2+}\).

Reason (R) : \(Pb^{2+}\) is paramagnetic

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Updated On: Apr 6, 2023
  • Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
  • Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion
  • Assertion is true but Reason is false
  • Assertion is false but Reason is true
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

When ns electrons of outermost shell do not participate in bonding, it is called inert pair effect. Since the inert pair effect increases down the group, therefore Pb compounds are more stable than Pb compounds. Pb compounds thus, act as oxidizing agent.
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P-Block Elements

  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
  • P block elements are shiny and usually a good conductor of electricity and heat as they have a tendency to lose an electron. You will find some amazing properties of elements in a P-block element like gallium. It’s a metal that can melt in the palm of your hand. Silicon is also one of the most important metalloids of the p-block group as it is an important component of glass.

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