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Published on: August 11, 2026
Consider the following elements 
and Ge . The most stable oxidation states
of elements with highest and lowest first ionisation enthalpies, respectively, are
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Among 
, the metal having highest 
is Ge and lowest 
is In. Most stable oxidation state of Ge is +4 and In is +3.
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