Why do oxidation states of non tansition elements differ by 2?
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Variable oxidation states shown by transition elements can differ by one unit while the oxidation states shown by non-transition elements differ by 2 unit due to inert pair effect. ... In non-transition elements of p-block, lower oxidation state is more stable due to inert pair effect e.g., Pb2+ is more stable than Pb4+.
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