JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: STRUCTURE OF ATOM

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Evaluate the following statements related to group 14 elements for their correctness.

(A)Covalent radius decreases down the group from

\mathrm{C}

\mathrm{Pb}

in a regular manner.

(B) Electronegativity decreases from

\mathrm{C}

\mathrm{Pb}

down the group gradually.

(C) Maximum covalence of

\mathrm{C}

is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalence due to presence of

d

orbitals.

(D) Heavier elements do not form

\mathrm{p} \pi-\mathrm{p} \pi

bonds.

(E) Carbon can exhibit negative oxidation states.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Correct option: A

(C), (D) and (E) Only

Option A ((C), (D) and (E) Only) is correct because statements C, D, and E are accurate descriptions of group 14 elements' properties.

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