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
Stability of +2 oxidation state increase
c
Metallic character decrease
d
Ionisation energy increase
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
As we go down the group inertness of ns2 pair increase hence tendency to exhibit +2 oxidation state increases and that of +4 oxidation state decreases.