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The p-Block Elements
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Elements of group 14


  • exhibit oxidation state of +4 only
  • exhibit oxidation state of + 2 and + 4
  • form M2– and M4+ ion
  • form M2+ and M4+ ion

Answer

B.

exhibit oxidation state of + 2 and + 4 Exhibits oxidation state of +2 and +4. This is due to inert pair effect, elements of group 14 exhibit oxidation state of + 2 and + 4.

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