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

Identify the incorrect statements from the following
I. Tin in +2 state acts as reducing agent while lead in +4 state acts as strong oxidising agent.
II. Silicon exists as both SiF62- and SiCl62- forms.
III. The hybridisation of carbon in fullerene is sp3.
IV. Among Ge, Sn and Pb lowest melting point is for Sn.

  1. A I, IV
  2. B II, IV
  3. C II, III
  4. D IIIIV
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(C) II, III

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Correct statments are:- I. Tin in +2 state acts as reducing agent while lead in +4 state acts as strong oxidising agent. II. Silicon exists as both SiF62- but not as SiCl62-due to steric hindrance. III. The hybridisation of carbon in fullerene is sp3. IV. Among Ge, Sn and…