MCQ
Which is correct oxidation state of lead
  • $+ 2$, $+ 4$
  • B
    $+ 1$, $+ 2$
  • C
    $+ 3$, $+ 4$
  • D
    $4$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$+ 2$, $+ 4$
a
Lead shows two types oxidation states

$+2$ oxidation state which is lower oxidation state due to inert pair effect(stable oxidation state for lead).

$+4$ oxidation state which is Higher oxidation state

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