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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

Among the following the correct statements are
I. Germanium exists only in traces
II. \(\mathrm{PbF}_4\) molecule is tetrahedral in shape
III. \(\mathrm{GeX}_2\) is more stable than \(\mathrm{GeX}_4\)

  1. A II, III only
  2. B I, II only
  3. C I, II, III
  4. D I, III only
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Correct Answer

(B) I, II only

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Detailed explanation

Statement I is correct as Ge and Sn exist on earth's crust in trace amounts ( \(1-2 \mathrm{ppm})\). Statement II is correct as \(\mathrm{Pb}\) belongs to group 14 and thus has four valence electrons out of which all four are used to make the four \(\mathrm{Pb}-\mathrm{F}\)…