Lead behaves as if it is in the +2 oxidation state predominantly. This is due to:
Solution
Inert pair effect: s-electrons become increasingly unwilling to participate in bonding down the group, making +2 oxidation state stable for Pb.
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 14: Carbon Family
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