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Which of the following statement is correct with respect to the property of elements in the carbon family with an increase in atomic number, their
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE Main
Options:
  • A Atomic size decreases
  • B Ionization energy increases
  • C Metallic character decreases
  • D Stability of +2 oxidation state increases
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The correct answer is: Stability of +2 oxidation state increases
In carbon family stability +2 oxidation state increases on moving down the group in the periodic table with an increase in atomic number due to screening effect.

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