Q. Which of the following oxidation states are the most characteristic for lead and tin respectively?
A) + 2, + 4
B) + 4, + 4
C) + 2, + 2
D) + 4, + 2
Explanation
[Solution from source] Due to the inert pair effect, +2 is the more stable state for lead, while +4 is more stable for tin. So the characteristic states are +2 (Pb) and +4 (Sn). Answer (1).
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