Group 14 elements exhibit +2 and +4 oxidation states, +2 oxidation state is more stable than +4 in case of

Q. The $+1$ oxidation state in group $13$ and $+2$ oxidation state in group $14$ becomes more and more stable with increasing atomic number. Explain.

Q.

Elements of group 14

(a) exhibit oxidation state of +4 only

(b) exhibit oxidation state of +2 and +4

(c) form M^2– and M⁴⁺ ion

(d) form M²⁺ and M⁴⁺ ions

Q.

Read the following and select one the correct answer.

Statement I: $P{b}^{4+}$ compounds are stronger oxidizing agents than $S{n}^{2+}$ compounds

Statement II: The higher oxidation states for the group 14 elements are more stable for the heavier members of the group due to inert pair effect.

Q. Which of the following statement is true?