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Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) Physical and Chemical Properties of Group 14th Elements Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Elements of group 14 :

A
exhibit oxidation state of +4 only
B
exhibit oxidation state of +2 and +4
C
form M –2 and M 4+ ions
D
form M 2+ and M 4+ ions

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B

They have valence shell electron configuration ns 2 np 2 ; so two electrons of p sub shell or four electrons of s and p sub shells can participate in chemical bonding.

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