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Discuss oxidation states in group 14 elements .

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Elements of group 14 exhibit oxidation states of + 2 and + 4 .
When `np^(2)` electrons are involved in bonding they exhibit +2 oxidation state and + 4 oxidation state is exhibited when `ns^(3) np^(2)` electrons are involved in bonding . Eg. : `SnCl_(2) , Pb( NO_(3))_(2) ` They exhibit + 2 state and are ionic in character.
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