Which of the following statement is correct with respect to the property of elements with an increase in atomic number in the carbon family (group 14)?

Options

A. Atomic size decrease
B. Ionisation energy increase
C. Metallic character decrease
D. Stability of +2 oxidation state increase

Answer

D

Explanation

As we go down the group inertness of `ns^2` pair increase hence tendency to exhibit +2 oxidation state increases and that of +4 oxidation state decreases.