Which element below best demonstrates the inert pair effect?

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18 Mar 2019
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The inert pair effect is commonly observed in heavier p-block elements like tin, where the s-electrons tend to remain non-ionized or inert during bonding. Elements such as boron, carbon, and silicon do not exhibit this phenomenon prominently.

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