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NEET2009Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual

Incorrect statement about Ge is

Options

  1. AGeO ₂ is weakly acidic
  2. BGe ( OH )₂ is amphoteric
  3. CGeCl ₂ is more stable than GeCl ₄
  4. DGe - Ge bond energy is lesser than that of Si - Si .

Correct answer

C. GeCl ₂ is more stable than GeCl ₄

Step-by-step solution

GeCl ₄ is more stable than GeCl ₂ . Ge has greater tendency to form +4 state than +2 state.

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