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Which of the following halides is least stable and has a doubtful existence ?

A

`CI_(4)`

B

`GeI_(4)`

C

`SnI_(4)`

D

`PbI_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`PbI_(4)` is least stable because of two reason
(1) Size of iodine is biggest.
(2) +2 oxidation state of Pb is more stable than +4 state because of inert pair effect.
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