Question

state the property used in each of the following statement

37 × 18 is a whole number​

Answer 1

Answer:

The stability of +2 oxidation state increases.

(B) The stability of +2 oxidation state increases.

Due to the increase in inert pair effect as we move down the group, s-orbital electrons stop participating in bonding in an atom which decreases the stability of +4 oxidation state and increases the stability of +2 oxidation state.