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2019 The p-Block Elements (Group 13 and 14)Carbon Family – Halides and Inert Pair Effect Medium Question 9 of 9 in The p-Block Elements (Group 13 and 14)

Which of the following is incorrect statement?

A $PbF_4$ is covalent in nature

B $SiCl_4$ is easily hydrolysed

C $GeX_4$ (X = F, Cl, Br, I) is more stable than $GeX_2$

D $SnF_4$ is ionic in nature

The answer is A.

Solution

$PbF_4$ and $SnF_4$ are ionic in nature. So the statement \"$PbF_4$ is covalent in nature\"" is incorrect.

Concept nature and stability of group 14 halides

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