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  4. Consider the following statements. I. In p-block, the lower oxidation states are favoured by the heavier elements. II. In d-block, Identify the incorrect statement(s). Choose the appropriate option.

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Q. Consider the following statements.
I. In $p$-block, the lower oxidation states are favoured by the heavier elements.
II. In $d$-block,
Identify the incorrect statement(s).
Choose the appropriate option.

The d-and f-Block Elements

Solution:

Although in the $p$-block, the lower oxidation states are favoured by the heavier members (due to inert pair effect), the opposite is true with the elements of $d$-block.