NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
The +1 oxidation state in group 13 and +2 oxidation state in group 14 becomes more and more stable with increasing atomic number. Explain.
Options
- AIncreasing effective nuclear charge stabilizes lower oxidation states
- BIncreasing atomic size destabilizes lower oxidation states
- CElectron affinity decreases with increasing atomic number
- DIonization energy increases with increasing atomic number
Correct answer
A. Increasing effective nuclear charge stabilizes lower oxidation states
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) Increasing effective nuclear charge stabilizes lower oxidation states