The most stable +2 oxidation state is for

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Solution

The correct option is D Pb
Due to the inert pair effect lead (Pb) has the most stable oxidation state. As we move down the group, the stability of lower oxidation state increases. Hence in Pb group, as we move down the stability of +2 state goes on becoming more than +4 state due to inert pair effect.

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