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JEE Main 6 April 2024, Shift 2, Chemistry Q68

Question 68 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 8 of 30, Section A.

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 pπp\pi-pπp\pi bonds. (E) Carbon can exhibit negative oxidation states. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  1. (1)(A) and (B) Only
  2. (2)(C) and (D) Only
  3. (3)(A), (B) and (C) Only
  4. (4)(C), (D) and (E) OnlyOfficial answer

Official answer

Option 4

NTA final key.

Chapter
The p-Block Elements
Topic
Periodic Trends
Idea tested
Anomalous Behavior of Second Period Elements

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