Question:

Elements of group 14 exhibit oxidation state of

Updated On: Jun 7, 2022
  • +4 only
  • +2 and +4 only
  • +1 and +3 only
  • +2 only.
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Outer electronic configuration of group- 14 elements is $ns^2np^2$. Thus, they can exhibit +2 oxidation state by losing $2p$-electrons or +4 oxidation state by losing all 4 valence electrons.
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