The non existence of `PbI_(4)//PbBr_(4)` is due to-

Options

A. Small size of `Pb^(4+)` and larger size of `Br^(-)//I^(-)` ions
B. Highly oxidising nature of `Pb^(4+)` ions
C. Highly reducing nature of `I^(-)//Br^(-)` ions
D. Both (B) and (C)

Answer

D

Explanation

`Pb^(4+)` ion because of its high oxidising nature gets immediately reduced to `Pb^(2+)` by strong reductant `I^(-)//Br^(-)` hence `PbI_(4)` and `PbBr_(4)` are not possible.