JEE Main20246 Apr 2024Evening ShiftChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Evaluate the following statements related to group 14 elements for their correctness. (A) Covalent radius decreases down the group from ( C ) to ( Pb ) in a regular manner. (B) Electronegativity decreases from ( C ) to ( Pb ) down the group gradually. (C) Maximum covalance of ( C ) is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalance due to presence of d orbitals. (D) Heavier elements do not form ( p - p ) bonds. (
Options
- A(A), (B) and (C) Only
- B(C), (D) and (E) Only
- C(C) and (D) Only
- D(A) and (B) Only
Correct answer
B. (C), (D) and (E) Only
Step-by-step solution
(A) Down the group; radius increases (B) EN does not decrease gradually from C to Pb . (C) Correct. (D) Correct. (E) Range of oxidation state of carbon ; -4 to +4