Group 14 elements exhibit +2 and +4 oxidation states, +2 oxidation state is more stable than +4 in case of

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The correct option is B Pb
Heaviest element of the group exhibit lower oxidation state due to inert pair effect.

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Elements of group 14

(a) exhibit oxidation state of +4 only

(b) exhibit oxidation state of +2 and +4

(d) form M²⁺ and M⁴⁺ ions

Read the following and select one the correct answer.

Statement I: $P b^{4 +}$ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than $S n^{2 +}$ compounds

Statement II: The higher oxidation states for the group 14 elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to inert pair effect.

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In which of the following elements +1 oxidation state is more stable than +3 oxidation state?

Elements of group 14 exhibit oxidation state of

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Group 14 elements exhibit +2 and +4 oxidation states, +2 oxidation state is more stable than +4 in case of

The correct option is B PbHeaviest element of the group exhibit lower oxidation state due to inert pair effect.

The correct option is B Pb
Heaviest element of the group exhibit lower oxidation state due to inert pair effect.