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Published on: August 11, 2026
Which of the following is incorrect statement?
A
is easily hydrolysed B
is more stable than 
C
is ionic in nature D
is covalent in nature
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
All the tetrahalides of group 14 elements are covalent in nature and 
-hybridised with tetrahedral geometry. Exceptions are 
and 
which are ionic in nature. Thus, statement is incorrect while the remaining statements are correct.
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