In view of the signs of _rG^ for the following reactions, PbO_2+Pb 2PbO, _rG^ 0; Which oxidation states are more characteristic for lead and tin?

JEE Main Chemistry question

In view of the signs of for the following reactions, , ; , ; Which oxidation states are more characteristic for lead and tin?

Answer: (D)

Since for (Pb going from +4 and 0 to +2), the +2 state is the thermodynamically favoured, more characteristic one for lead. Since

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