NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-69

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    Which of the following statement is correct respect to the property of elements with an increase in atomic number in the carbon family (group 14)?

    A) Atomic size decrease

    B) Ionization energy increase

    C) Metallic character decrease

    D) Stability of +2 oxidation state increase

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    As we go down the group inertness of \[n{{s}^{2}}\] pair increases, hence tendency to exhibit +2 oxidation state increases and that of +4 oxidation decreases.  


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