In which of the following the inert pair effect is most prominent

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In which of the following the inert pair effect is most prominent

Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main

Options:

A $C$
B $\mathrm{Si}$
C $\mathrm{Ge}$
D $P b$

Solution:

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The correct answer is: $P b$

The inert pair effect is most prominent in $P b$ because from top to bottom due to increase in number of shells.

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