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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

Identify the correct statement.

  1. A Lead forms compounds in +2 oxidation state due to inert pair effect
  2. B All halogens show only negative oxidation state
  3. C Catenation property increases from boron to oxygen
  4. D Oxidation state of oxygen is –1 in ozonides
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(A) Lead forms compounds in +2 oxidation state due to inert pair effect

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Due to inert pair effect, +2 O.S. is more stable than +4 O.S. for lead.