Question

The non existence of $PbI_4$ and $PbBr_4$ is due to

• A. highly oxidizing nature of $Pb^{4+}$ ions
• B. highly reducing nature of $I^-$ and $Br^-$ ions
• C. larger size of $Pb^{4+}, Br^-$ and $I^-$ ions
• D. both $(a)$ and $(b)$.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

The non-existence of $PbI_4$ and $PbBr_4$ is probably due to the strong oxidizing power of $Pb^{4+}$ ions and strong reducing power of $I^-$ and $Br^-$ ions.