JEE Main202528 Jan 2025Morning ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Consider the following elements In , Tl , Al , Pb , Sn and Ge . The most stable oxidation states of elements with highest and lowest first ionisation enthalpies, respectively, are
Options
- A+4 and +1
- B+1 and +4
- C+4 and +3
- D+2 and +3
Correct answer
C. +4 and +3
Step-by-step solution
Among Al , In , Tl , Ge , Sn , Pb , the metal having highest IE ₁ is Ge and lowest IE ₁ is In . Most stable oxidation state of Ge is +4 and In is +3 .