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Among the elements of group 14 the one h...

Among the elements of group 14 the one having highest tendency to show stable +2 oxidation state is

A

Carbon

B

Plumbum

C

Germanium

D

Silicon

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The correct Answer is:
B
Lead (Plumbum) shows maximum inert pair effect due to non participation of ns electrons in bonding.
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