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The general trend in the properties of elements of carbon family shows that, with the rise in atomic number.

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a

The tendency towards catenation increases

b

The tendency to show +2 oxidation state increases

c

The metallic character decreases

d

The tendency to form complexes with covalency higher than four decreases.

answer is B.

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4) Carbon due to lack of empty d-orbitals in its valency shell it can't extent its valency more than "4" where as remaining elements can extend their valency more than "4" due to availability of vacent d-orbitals in their valency shell

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The general trend in the properties of elements of carbon family shows that, with the rise in atomic number.