Which of the following is incorrect statement?
- APbF
4
is covalent in nature - BSiCl
4
is easily hydrolysed - CGeX
4
(X=F, Cl, Br, I) is more stable than GeX
2
- DSnF
4
is ionic in nature
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
1. SnF
4
and PbF
4
are primarily ionic in nature due to the high electronegativity of fluorine.
2. SiCl
4
hydrolyses easily because Si can expand its octet using vacant d-orbitals.
3. For Ge, the +4 oxidation state is more stable than +2.
4. Incorrect Statement: PbF
4
is ionic, not covalent.
4
and PbF
4
are primarily ionic in nature due to the high electronegativity of fluorine.
2. SiCl
4
hydrolyses easily because Si can expand its octet using vacant d-orbitals.
3. For Ge, the +4 oxidation state is more stable than +2.
4. Incorrect Statement: PbF
4
is ionic, not covalent.