It is because of inability of ns^2 electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding that (a) Sn 2+ is reducing while Pb4+ is oxidizing It is because of inability of ns^2 electrons of the valence shell to participate in bonding that (a) Sn 2+ is reducing while Pb4+ is oxidizing November 18, 2020 Category: Uncategorised (JEE Advanced Physics by BM Sharma + GMP Solutions) , Facebook Messenger WhatsApp Share this:TwitterFacebook Related