Question:

Which of the following species is not stable ?

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024
  • $[Sn(OH)_6]^{2-}$
  • $[SiCl_6]^{2-}$
  • $[SiF_6]^{2-}$
  • $[GeCl_6]^{2-}$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

$\bullet$ Due to presence of d-orbital in Si, Ge and Sn they form species like ${SiF_6^{2-} , [GeCl_6]^{2-} , [Sn(OH)_6]^{2-}}$
$\bullet$ ${SiCl_6^{2-}}$ does not exist because six large chloride ions cannot be accommodated around ${Si^{4+}}$ due to limitation of its size.
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