Question

.1
Discuss the pattern of variation in the oxidation states of
(i) B to T1 and (ii) C to Pb.​

Answer 1

Answer:

On moving down the group, the higher oxidation state becomes less stable. This is because of the inert pair effect. Thus, although Ge, Sn, and Pb show both the +2 and + 4 states, the stability of the lower oxidation state increases and that of the higher oxidation state decreases on moving down the group.