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Some p-Block Elements: Periodic reasoning MCQ

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Periodic reasoningHardQuestion 37022

Question

Many p-block exceptions arise because of catenation, multiple bonding, and:

  1. A
    inert pair effect
    Correct
  2. B
    salt bridge action
  3. C
    Faraday laws
  4. D
    close packing

Correct answer

inert pair effect

Explanation

This idea explains several lower oxidation states.

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