MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Inert Pair Effect

The tendency of group 14 elements to show +2 oxidation state increases in the order of

A.C < Si < Sn < Pb < Ge

B.C < Si < Ge < Sn < Pb✓ Correct

C.Ge < Sn < Pb < C < Si

D.Pb < Sn < Ge < C < Si

Explanation

Stability of 2 . . es O S + downward due to inert pair effect.

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