Question
Chemistry Question on p -Block Elements
Which of the following oxidation states are the most characteristics for lead and tin respectively?
A
+4, +2
B
+2, +4
C
+4, + 4
D
+2, +2
Answer
+2, +4
Explanation
Solution
The tendency to form +2 ionic state increase on moving down the group due to inert pair effect. Most characteristic oxidation state for lead and tin are +2,+4 respectively.