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Oxidation State & Inert Pair Effectp-block Group 13 & 14

What is the stability order for the +4+4 oxidation state in Group 14?

Expert Answer

Ge4+>Sn4+>Pb4+Ge^{4+} > Sn^{4+} > Pb^{4+}.

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