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Which has the most stable +2 oxidation s...

Which has the most stable `+2` oxidation state ?

A

`Sn`

B

`Fe`

C

`Pb`

D

`Ag`

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The correct Answer is:
C
In the outermost orbit of `Pb` both s-subshell and p-subshell have two electrons. Due to the inert pair effect s-subshell electrons are unable to take part in bonding.
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