Question

31. It is because of inability of ns² electrons of thevalence shell to participate in bonding that
(1) Sn²⁺ is reducing while Pb⁴⁺ is oxidising
(2) Sn²⁺ is oxidising while Pb⁴⁺ is reducing
(3) Sn²⁺ and Pb²⁺ are both oxidising and reducing
(4) Sn⁴⁺ is reducing while Pb⁴⁺ is oxidising

Answer 1

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It is because of inability of ns² electrons of thevalence shell to participate in bonding that:

(1) Sn²⁺ is reducing while Pb⁴⁺ is oxidising

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