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Ge (II) compounds are powerful reducing agents whereas Pb(IV) compound are strong oxidants. It can be due to

A

More powerful inert pair effect in Pb than Ge

B

The ionisation energy `Pb lt IE` of Ge

C

Pb is more electronegative than Ge

D

The ionic radius of `Ge^(2+) and Ge^(4+)` are greter than `Pb^(2+)` and `Pb^(4+)`

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  • Ge(II) compounds are powerful reducing agents whereas Pb(IV) compounds are strong oxidants. It is because

    A
    Pb is more electropositive than Ge
    B
    Ionization potential of lead is less than that of Ge
    C
    Ionic radii of `Pb^(2+) and Pb^(4+)` are larger than those of `Ge^(2+) and Ge^(4+)`
    D
    of more pronounced inert pair effect in lead than in Ge

  • Ge(II)compounds are powerful reducing agents whereas Pb(IV)compounds are strong oxidants. It is because

    A
    Pb is more electropositive than Ge.
    B
    ionization potential of lcad is less than that of Ge.
    C
    ionic radii of `Pb^(2+) and Pb^(4+)` are larger than those of `Ge^(2+) and Ge^(4+)`.
    D
    of more pronounced inert pair efect in lead than in Ge.

  • Which compound cannot be used as Reducing agent -

    A
    `CO_(2)`
    B
    `HNO_(2)`
    C
    `H_(3)PO_(3)`
    D
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