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The tendency of group 14 elements to sho...

The tendency of group 14 elements to show +2 oxidation state increases in the order of

A

`C lt Si lt Sn lt Pb lt Ge`

B

`C lt Si lt Ge lt Sn lt Pb`

C

`Ge lt Sn lt Pb lt C lt Si`

D

`Pb lt Sn lt Ge lt C lt Si`

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The correct Answer is:
B
The tendency to show +2 oxidation state increases down the group. It is due to inability of `ns^(2)` electrons of valence shell to participate in bonding.
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