Which one of the following ion can readily act like oxidizing agent ?

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Sn4+

Si4+

Pb4+

Ge4+

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Stability of Pb4+ < Pb2+ due to inert pair effect.Pb4+ ion is unstable and reduces to Pb2+.Pb4+ compounds are oxidizing agents.

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