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If `{:(Sn^(2+) + 2e^(-) rarr Sn(s), E^(o) = - 0.14 V),(Sn^(4+)+2e^(-) rarr Sn^(2+),E^(o)= + 0.13 V):}` then which of these is true?

A

`Sn^(2+)` is unstable and disproportionates to form `Sn^(4+)` and Sn

B

`Sn^(2+)` is stable and disproportionation reaction is not spontaneous

C

`Sn^(4+)` is easily reduced to Sn

D

None of these is correct

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B
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