Question:

The most stable $+2$ oxidation state is exhibited by

Updated On: Mar 25, 2024
  • $Ge$
  • $Sn$
  • $Pb$
  • $Si$
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The Correct Option is C

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Pb due to inert pair effect shows most stable $+2$ oxidation state.
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  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
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