The stable bivalency of Pb and trivalenc...

The stable bivalency of Pb and trivalency of Bi is

A

due to d contraction in Pb and Bi

B

due to relativistic contraction of the 6s orbitals of Pb and Bi, leading to inert pair effect

C

due to screening effect

D

due to attainment of noble liquid configuration

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