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Bismuth does not form stable pentahalide...

Bismuth does not form stable pentahalides because of

A

its higher electronegativity

B

its smaller size

C

inert pair effect

D

non availbility of d - orbitals

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The correct Answer is:
C
Because Bismuth shows maximum inert pair effect.
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