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QJEEM24Ch6d4f: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM24Ch6d4f Solution: Given below are two statements : Statement I : The…

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The electronegativity of group 14 elements from Si\mathrm{Si} to Pb\mathrm{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 :

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Statement I is false but Statement II is true
  • B Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • C Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • D Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

 Gr-14 amp; EN Camp;2.5Siamp;1.8Geamp;1.8Snamp;1.8 Pbamp;1.9\begin{array}{ll}\text { Gr-14 } & \text { EN } \\\mathrm{C} & 2.5 \\\mathrm{Si} & 1.8 \\\mathrm{Ge} & 1.8 \\\mathrm{Sn} & 1.8 \\\mathrm{~Pb} & 1.9\end{array}

The electronegativity values for elements from Si\mathrm{Si} to Pb\mathrm{Pb} are almost same. So Statement I\mathrm{I} is false.

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