Elements of group 14 (a) exhibit oxidation state of +4 only (b) exhibit oxidation state of +2 and +4 (c) form M2– and M4+ ion (d) form M2+ and M4+ ions

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(b)The elements of group 14 have 4 valence electrons. Therefore, the oxidation state of the group is +4. However, as a result of the inert pair effect, the lower oxidation state becomes more and more stable and the higher oxidation state becomes less stable. Therefore, this group exhibits +4 and +2 oxidation...
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(b)The elements of group 14 have 4 valence electrons. Therefore, the oxidation state of the group is +4. However, as a result of the inert pair effect, the lower oxidation state becomes more and more stable and the higher oxidation state becomes less stable. Therefore, this group exhibits +4 and +2 oxidation states. Group 14 element Oxidation state C +4 Si +4 Ge, Sn, Pb +2, +4 read less
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(b) is right. Explaination The Group 14 elements tend to adopt oxidation states of +4 and, for the heavier elements, +2 due to the inert pair effect.
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