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

p-Block Elements: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

JEE Main 2024 · 6 Apr, Evening shift · Q1479

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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 covalance of

\mathrm{C}

is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalance 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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