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What is inert pair effect? |
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Answer» The occurrence of oxidation states two units less than the group oxidation states is known as inert pair effect. (Or) Due to poor shielding effect of inner d and f-orbitals, the increased effective nuclear charge holds ns electrons tightly and thereby restricting their participation in bonding. |
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