The stable bivalency of $Pb$ and trivalency of $Bi$ is

  • A
    due to $d$ contraction in $Pb$ and $Bi$
  • B
    due to relativistic contraction of the $6s$ orbitals of $Pb$ and $Bi$, leading to inert pair effect
  • C
    due to screening effect
  • D
    due to attainment of noble liquid configuration

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