NEET2017Chemistry-p-block elements
NEET 2017 Chemistry Inert Pair Effect MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
It is because of inability of ns² electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding that ______.
A
Sn²⁺ is reducing while Pb⁴⁺ is oxidising
B
Sn²⁺ is oxidising while Pb⁴⁺ is reducing
C
Sn⁴⁺ and Pb²⁺ are both oxidising and reducing
D
Sn⁴⁺ is reducing while Pb²⁺ is oxidising
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The inert pair effect makes Sn²⁺ a reducing agent and Pb⁴⁺ an oxidizing agent due to the reluctance of ns² electrons to participate in bonding.
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