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Which of the following oxidation states are the most characteristics for lead and tin, respectively?

A

`+2,+4`

B

`+4,+4`

C

`+2,+2`

D

`+4,+2`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The tendency to from `+2` ionic state increases on moving down the group due to inert pair effect. Most characterstic oxidation states for lead and tin are `+2` and `+4` respectively.
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