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

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a
Atomic size decrease
b
Ionisation energy increase
c
Metallic character decrease
d
Stability of +2 oxidation state increase

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Correct option is D

As we go down the group inertness of  ns2 pair increases hence tendency to exhibit +2 oxidation state increase and that of +4 oxidation state decreases (Inert pair effect).


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