In view of the signs of rG° for the following reactions:

PbO2+Pb2PbO,ΔrG<0SnO2+Sn2SnO,ΔrG>0

The oxidation states more characteristic for lead and tin are respectively:

1. For lead +2, for tin +2

2. For lead +4, for tin +4

3. For lead +2, for tin +4

4. For lead +4, for tin +2 

Subtopic:  Properties of Glass, Pb & Sn compounds |
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