Amongst the elements of group 14 the reducing power of the divalent species decreases in the order .
A. GegtSngtPb
B. SngtGegtPb
C. PbgtSngtGe
D. SngtPbgtGe

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Correct Answer - A
Reduction involves increases in the oxidation state of the reducing agent. The stability of +2 state increases down the group-most stable in case of lead and least stable in case of Ge. So, the reducing power of divalent spcies decreases in the order Ge gt Sn gt Pb.

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