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NEET Chemistry Oxidation states Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

In the following questions, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason. Mark the correct choice as: Assertion : Sn in +2 oxidation state is a reducing agent while Pb in +4 state is an oxidising agent. Reason : Inert pair effect is due to participation of s electrons in bond formation.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The assertion is true as Sn²⁺ can be oxidized to Sn⁴⁺, and Pb⁴⁺ can be reduced to Pb²⁺. The reason is true but not the correct explanation for the assertion.

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