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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

answer is D.

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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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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)