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Which of the following oxidation state of Pb is most stable?

Option: 1

+4


Option: 2

+3


Option: 3

+2


Option: 4

+1


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Periodicity of valence or oxidation states -

 

The oxidation state of an element in a particular compound can be defined as the charge acquired by its atom on the basis of electronegativity consideration from other atoms in the molecule.

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 Due to inert pair effect +2 oxidation state of Pb is most stable.

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