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Explain `PbCl_(2)` is more stable than `PbCl_(4)`

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`PbCl_(2)` is more stable than `PbCl_(4)`. This is due to +2 oxidation state. Down the group, +2 oxidation state becomes more stable. It is due to the inability of ns electrons of valence shell to participate in bonding.
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