- Ge shows some stable +2 compounds, $\mathrm{Gel}_2$, although the +4 state is predominant
- Tin (Sn) shows both +2 and $+4 ,+2$ is reducing agent,
- whereas $\mathrm{Pb}^{4+}$ is oxidizing and $\mathrm{Pb}^{2+}$ is stable $\mathrm{PbO}_2$ is a powerful oxidizing agent
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