MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic 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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