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Published on: August 13, 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. Only
and
to down the group gradually. Only and
C
Maximum covalence of 
is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalence due to presence of 
orbitals. , Only and
is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalence 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:
A
Down the group; radius increases
EN does not decrease gradually from 
to 
.
Correct.
Correct.
(E) Range of oxidation state of carbon; -4 to +4
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