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Q. Which one shows most pronounced inert pair effect?

J & K CETJ & K CET 2004

Solution:

The reluctance of the $s$-electrons of the valence shell to take part in bonding is called inert pair effect. It increases on moving down in a group Hence, $Pb$ shows most pronounced inert pair effect.