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Which of the following statement is true with respect to inert-pair effect?
ChemistryClassification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesNEET
Options:
  • A Sn2+ is oxidising agent while Pb4+ is reducing agent
  • B Sn2+ and Pb4+ are both oxidising agent and reducing agent
  • C Sn2+ is reducing agent while Pb2+ is oxidising agent
  • D Sn2+ is reducing agent while Pb4+ is oxidising agent
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Sn2+ is reducing agent while Pb4+ is oxidising agent
Due to inert-pair effect,stability of +2 oxidation state increases down the group in carbon family.
Sn 2+ →unstable[good reducing agent] Pb 4+ →unstable[good oxdising agent]

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