NEET UG CHEMISTRY MCQ: 14 TH GROUP ELEMENTS (P-BLOCK)

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It is because of inability of electrons of the valance shell to participate in bonding that

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Correct option: D

S{n^{ + 2}}

is reducing while

P{b^{ + 4}}

is oxidising

Option D (

S{n^{ + 2}}

is reducing while

P{b^{ + 4}}

is oxidising) is correct because of the inert pair effect,

S{n^{ + 2}}

readily oxidizes to

S{n^{ + 4}}

(reducing agent), while

P{b^{ + 4}}

readily reduces to

P{b^{ + 2}}

(oxidizing agent).

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