i thought only transition elements have multiple oxidation states? like calcium only shows +2 which is in the same period as tin and also not a transition metal.
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Period is not an indicator of ox st.
Group is a predictor of ox st.
Sn can be 2+ or 4+, so in that way it is like C which is in the same column.
Group is a predictor of ox st.
Sn can be 2+ or 4+, so in that way it is like C which is in the same column.