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Elements of group 14 exhibit oxidation state of

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^(3+)` and `M^(4+)` ions

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Due to inert pair effect, elements of group `14` exhibit oxideation state of `+2` and `+4`.
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