Q. Which of the following statement is correct with respect to the property of elements in the carbon family with an increase in the atomic number? Their
A) Atomic size decreases
B) Stability of +2 oxidation state increases
C) Metallic character decreases
D) Ionization energy increases
Explanation
(b)
In carbon family stability of +2 oxidation state increases on moving down the group in the Periodic Table with an increase in atomic number due to screening effect
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