Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
2019
chemistry
PbF4โ is covalent in nature
SiCl4โ is easily hydrolyzed
GeX4โ (X = F, Cl, Br, I) is more stable than GeX2โ
SnF4โ is ionic in nature
Explanation
To determine which statement is incorrect, we need to analyze each option:Option 1: PbF4โ is covalent in nature.โข Lead (Pb) is a heavy metal, and its compounds can exhibit both ionic and covalent characteristics.โข However, due to the high electronegativity of fluorine, PbF4โ
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