List of top Chemistry Questions on GROUP 14 ELEMENTS asked in JEE Main

Consider the oxides of group 14 elements \(SiO_2​,GeO_2​,SnO_2​,PbO_2​,CO\) and \(GeO\). The amphoteric oxides are

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 covalence of C is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalence due to presence of d orbitals.
(D) Heavier elements do not form ppi-ppi bonds.
(E) Carbon can exhibit negative oxidation states.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The electronegativity of group 14 elements from Si to Pb gradually decreases.
Statement II: Group 14 contains non-metallic, metallic, as well as metalloid elements.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate from the options given below:

The catenation tendency of $C, Si$ and $Ge$ is in the order Ge $