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Published on: August 13, 2026
Given below are two statements :
Statement I: The electronegativity of group 14 elements from 
to 
gradually decreases.
Statement II : Group 14 contains non-metallic, metallic, as well as metalloid elements.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below :
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Gr-14 EN
C 2.5
Si 1.8
Ge 1.8
Sn 1.8
Pb 1.9
The electronegativity values for elements from 
to 
are almost same. So Statement 
is false.
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