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The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements1 Mark
MCQ
Elements of group $14$ :
  • A
    Exhibit oxidation state of $+4 $ only.
  • ✓
    Exhibit oxidation state of $+2$ and $+4 .$
  • C
    Form $\mathrm{M}^{2-}$ and $\mathrm{M}^{4+}$ ions.
  • D
    Form $\mathrm{M}^{2+}$ and $\mathrm{M}^{4+}$ ions.
✓

Answer

Correct option: B.
Exhibit oxidation state of $+2$ and $+4 .$
Due to inert pair effect, elements of group $14$ exhibit oxidation states of $+2$ and $+4$.
Thus, option $(b)$ is correct.

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