Elements of group 14 : - Vidyadip

MCQ

Elements of group $14$ :

A
Exhibit oxidation state of $+4$ only.
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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.

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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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