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NEET 2026
Exam
NEET
Year
2026
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

NEET 2026 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

Identify the incorrect statement from the following :

Identify the incorrect statement from the following :

Options

  1. ACarbon has the ability to form pπp\pi-pπp\pi multiple bond with itself.
  2. BECl3 (E=B and Al)\text{ECl}_3\ (E = B\ \text{and}\ \text{Al}) is a monomer when E=BE = B and a dimer when E=AlE = Al.
  3. CThe order of catenation property of Group 14 elements is C>>Si>Ge≈SnC >> Si > Ge \approx Sn.
  4. DOxygen exhibits only −2-2 oxidation state.

Correct answer

D. Oxygen exhibits only −2-2 oxidation state.

Step-by-step solution

Carbon has a strong tendency to form pπp\pi-pπp\pi multiple bonds with itself, such as in alkenes and alkynes. Thus, the first statement is correct.

BCl3\text{BCl}_3 exists as a monomer because boron cannot expand its octet to form a dimer, whereas AlCl3\text{AlCl}_3 exists as a dimer (Al2Cl6\text{Al}_2\text{Cl}_6) to complete its octet. Thus, the second statement is correct.

The catenation property depends on the element-element bond strength. The bond enthalpy decreases down the group, so the order of catenation is C>>Si>Ge≈SnC >> Si > Ge \approx Sn. Thus, the third statement is correct.

Oxygen exhibits a −2-2 oxidation state in most of its compounds, but it also exhibits a −1-1 oxidation state in peroxides (e.g., H2O2\text{H}_2\text{O}_2), a −1/2-1/2 oxidation state in superoxides (e.g., KO2\text{KO}_2), and positive oxidation states when bonded to fluorine (e.g., +2+2 in OF2\text{OF}_2 and +1+1 in O2F2\text{O}_2\text{F}_2). Thus, the fourth statement is incorrect.

Answer: Oxygen exhibits only −2-2 oxidation state.
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