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In which of the following the inert pair...

In which of the following the inert pair effect is most prominent?

A

C

B

Ge

C

Si

D

Pb

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D
Due to poor or ineffective shielding of the `ns^(2)` electrons of the valence shell by intervening d- and f-electrons, the s-electrons are reluctant to participate in bond formation.
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