NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Describe the general trends in the following properties of the elements in Groups 13 and 14. (i) Atomic size (ii) Ionisation enthalpy (iii) Metallic character (iv) Oxidation states (v) Nature of halides
Options
- A(i) Increases (ii) Decreases (iii) Increases (iv) Variable (v) Ionic to covalent
- B(i) Decreases (ii) Increases (iii) Decreases (iv) Variable (v) Ionic to covalent
- C(i) Increases (ii) Increases (iii) Decreases (iv) Variable (v) Covalent to ionic
- D(i) Decreases (ii) Decreases (iii) Increases (iv) Variable (v) Covalent to ionic
Correct answer
A. (i) Increases (ii) Decreases (iii) Increases (iv) Variable (v) Ionic to covalent
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) (i) Increases (ii) Decreases (iii) Increases (iv) Variable (v) Ionic to covalent