(4) Inertness of ns2 electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding on moving down the group in heavier p-block elements is called inert pair effect.
As a result, Pb(II)...
(i) They all belong to group 2 because of all three have 2 electrons in their outermost shelll.
(ii) Be is least reactive because it has 2 shells and due to,...