NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Explain the following: Pb⁴⁺ acts as an oxidizing agent but Sn²⁺ acts as a reducing agent.
Options
- APb⁴⁺ has a higher effective nuclear charge than Sn²⁺
- BPb⁴⁺ has a smaller atomic radius than Sn²⁺
- CPb⁴⁺ has more available valence electrons compared to Sn²⁺
- DPb⁴⁺ has a lower ionization energy than Sn²⁺
Correct answer
A. Pb⁴⁺ has a higher effective nuclear charge than Sn²⁺
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Pb⁴⁺ has a higher effective nuclear charge than Sn²⁺