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Identify the incorrect statement about the oxidation states of group 14 elements
A
Carbon and Silicon mostly exhibit +4 oxidation state
B
Tin in +2 oxidation state is a reducing agent
C
Lead in +2 oxidation state is a reducing agent
D
The order of stability of +2 oxidation state follow the sequence 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Due to inert pair effect, the oxidation state, two units less than the group oxidation state becomes more stable. Thus, 
is more stable than 
because of which 
will not act as a reducing agent.
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