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`PbCl_4` exist while `PbBr_4` and `PbI_4` do not exist.-Explain.

A

Inability of bromine and iodine to oxidise `Pb^(2+)` to `Pb^(4+)`

B

`Br^e` and `I^e` are bigger in size

C

More electropositive nature of bromine and iodine

D

Chlorine is a gas

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