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+2 oxidation state of lead is more stabl...

`+2` oxidation state of lead is more stable than `+4`, because of

A

penetation power

B

octet configuration

C

inert pair effect

D

presence of vacant orbitals

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The correct Answer is:
C
Down the group inert pair effect increases thats way lowest O.S is more stable
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