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The stability of ions of Ge Sn and Pb wi...

The stability of ions of Ge Sn and `Pb` will be in the order .

A

Due to d contraction in Pb and Bi

B

Due to relativistic contraction of the 6s orbitals of Pb and Bi, leading to inert pair effect

C

Due to screening effect

D

Due to attainment of noble configuration

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In the last element of the group, after the removal of electrons from p- orbitals, the remaining `ns^2` electrons behave like stable noble gas and do not take part in compound formation. This reluctance of the s- electron pair to take part in chemical combination is called inert pair effect. Thus, for the elements at the bottom of a group, lower oxidation state is more stable.
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