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Published on: August 12, 2026
Evaluate the following statements related to group 14 elements for their correctness.
A
Covalent radius decreases down the group from 
to 
in a regular manner.
, and
to in a regular manner. , and
B
Electronegativity decreases from 
to 
down the group gradually.
and Only
to down the group gradually. and Only
C
Maximum covalance of 
is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalance due to presence of 
orbitals.
Only
, and
is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalance due to presence of orbitals. Only
, and
D
Heavier elements do not form 
bonds.
(E) Carbon can exhibit negative oxidation states. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
and (E) Only
Only
bonds. (E) Carbon can exhibit negative oxidation states. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
and (E) Only
Only
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Down the group; radius increases
does not decrease gradually from 
to 
.
Correct.
Correct.
(E) Range of oxidation state of carbon ; -4 to +4
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