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The general trend in the properties of elements of carbon family shows that, with the rise in atomic number. 

A

The tendency towards catenation increases

B

The tendency to show `+2` oxidation state increases

C

The metallic character decreases

D

The tendency to form complexes with covalency higher than four decreases.

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