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Discuss oxidation states in group 14 elements . |
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Answer» Solution :Elements of group 14 exhibit oxidation STATES of + 2 and + 4 . When `np^(2)` ELECTRONS are involved in BONDING they exhibit +2 oxidation state and + 4 oxidation state is exhibited when `ns^(3) np^(2)` electrons are involved in bonding . EG. : `SnCl_(2) , PB( NO_(3))_(2) ` They exhibit + 2 state and are ionic in character. |
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