AP EAMCET2015Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Identify the correct statement.
Options
- ALead forms compounds in +2 oxidation state due to inert pair effect
- BAll halogens show only negative oxidation state
- CCatenation property increases from boron to oxygen
- DOxidation state of oxygen is –1 in ozonides
Correct answer
A. Lead forms compounds in +2 oxidation state due to inert pair effect
Step-by-step solution
Due to inert pair effect, +2 O.S. is more stable than +4 O.S. for lead.