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The most stable oxidation state of lead in its compounds is

A+4
B0
C+3
D+2

Answer: D

Because of the inert pair effect, the

6 s^{2}

electrons of lead are reluctant to take part in bonding, so

Pb X^{2 +}

is more stable than

Pb X^{4 +}

.

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