JEE Main Chemistry question

Which statement is correct with respect to the properties of the elements with increase in atomic number in the carbon family?

(A)Their metallic character decreases
(B)The stability of the oxidation state increasesCorrect
(C)Their ionization energy increases
(D)Their atomic size decreases

Answer: (B)

Solution

Down Group 14, metallic character increases, ionisation energy and (generally) decreases, and atomic size increases — the opposite of options (A), (C) and (D). Due to the inert pair effect, however, the stability of the lower,

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