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Chemical Properties of G14p-block Group 13 & 14

Why does $PbI_4$ not exist?

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The $Pb-I$ bond formed would be weak due to size mismatch, but mainly because Iodide ( $I^-$ ) is a strong reducing agent and reduces $Pb^{4+}$ to $Pb^{2+}$ while being oxidized to $I_2$ .

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