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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following halides is least stable and has doubtful existence?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
acts as an oxidising agent due to inert pair effect. In larger 
, valence shell electrons are loosely held by nucleus so acts as reducing agent. As a result 
oxidises 
to 
and itself reduced to Pb or 
.
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