MCQ
The group 14 elements $A$ and $B$ have the first ionisation enthalpy values of 708 and $715 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$ respectively. The above values are lowest among their group members. The nature of their ions $\mathrm{A}^{2+}$ $\mathrm{B}^{4+}$ respectively is
  • A
    both reducing
  • B
    both oxidising
  • C
    reducing and oxidising
  • D
    oxidising and reducing

Answer

C. reducing and oxidising
As per given information of ionisation energy
$A = Sn$ $\&$ $B= Pb$
$\mathrm{A}^{+2}=\mathrm{Sn}^{2+}=$ Reducing agent
$\mathrm{B}^{+4}=\mathrm{Pb}^{+4}=$ Oxidising agent

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