Evaluate the following statements related to group 14 elements for their correctness. (A)…

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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 covalency of C is 4 whereas other elements can expand their covalence due to presence of d orbitals.
 (D) Heavier elements do not form \(p \pi-p \pi\)bonds.
 (E) Carbon can exhibit negative oxidation states. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:  (Jee Main 2024)
  1. (A), (B) and (C) only
  2. (C), (D) and (E) only
  3. (C) and (D) only
  4. (A) and (B) only

Answer

(B) (C), (D) and (E) only

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