Amongst the elements of group 14 the oxidising power of the tetravelent species increases in the order
Amongst the elements of group 14 the oxidising power of the tetravelent species increases in the order
A. GeltPbltSn
B. GeltSnltPb
C. PbltGeltSn
D. None of the above
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Correct Answer - B
Ge lt Sn lt Pb
Oxidation involves decreases in oxidation state of the oxidising agent. Since `Pb^(2+)` is stabler than `Pb^(4+)` while `Ge^(4+)` is stabler than `Ge^(2+)` due to inert pair effect, the oxidising power of the tetravelent species increases in the order Ge lt Sn lt Pb
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