NEET 2007 Chemistry question

Which of the following oxidation states are the most characteristic for lead and tin respectively?

(1)+ 2, + 2
(2)+ 4, + 2
(3)+ 2, + 4Correct
(4)+ 4, + 4

Answer: (3)

Solution

In group 14 the stability of the +2 state increases down the group because of the inert pair effect. For lead pair is inert) the +2 state is the most stable and characteristic ( compounds such as

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