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Discuss the variation of oxidation states in the group - 14 elements.

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The elements of group-14 exhibit two oxidation states +2 and +4. The stability of +2 oxidation state increases from carbon to lead while the stability of +4 oxidation state decreases from carbon to lead. Carbon also exhibits different oxidation states from -4 to +4.
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