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

Which of the following elements reacts with water?

  1. A C
  2. B Ge
  3. C Sn
  4. D Pb
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(C) Sn

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For the most, group 14 elements do not react with water. One interesting consequence of this is that \(\operatorname{tin}(S n)\) is often sprayed as a protective layer on irons cans to prevent the can from corroding. It is stable to water under ambient conditions but on heating…