Q45.The stability of dihalides of Si, Ge, Sn and Pb increases steadily in the sequence (1) GeX2 ≪SiX2 ≪SnX2 ≪PbX2 (2) SiX2 ≪GeX2 ≪PbX2 ≪SnX2 (3) SiX2 ≪GeX2 ≪SnX2 ≪PbX2 (4) PbX2 ≪SnX2 ≪GeX2 ≪SiX2
What This Question Tests
This question assesses the understanding of the inert pair effect in Group 14 elements, which explains the increasing stability of the +2 oxidation state down the group.
Concepts Tested
📚 NCERT Sections This Tests
14.2 — Which Of The Statements Given In Exercise 14.1 Is True For P-Type
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4.13 How is the variability in oxidation states of transition metals different from that of the non transition metals? Illustrate with examples.
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📋 Question Details
- Chapter
- p-block Elements
- Topic
- Group 14 elements (Carbon family)
- Year
- 2007
- Shift
- Unknown
- Q Number
- Q45
- Type
- MCQ
- NCERT Ref
- Class 11 Chemistry Ch 11: The p-Block Elements
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