AIIMS2003Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry
AIIMS 2003 Chemistry Stability of Compounds Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Assertion : PbI₄ is a stable compound.
Reason : Iodide stabilizes higher oxidation state.
A
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
B
If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
C
If assertion is true but reason is false.
D
If both assertion and reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Due to screening effect, down the group, lower oxidation states become more stable.
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