Q38 / 104 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Identify the correct statement
- Correct answerALead forms compounds in +2 oxidation state due to inert pair effect
- BAll halogens form only negative oxidation states
- CCatenation property increases from boron to oxygen
- DOxygen's oxidation state is - 1 in ozonides
Solution
Lead forms compounds in +2 oxidation state due to inert pair effect
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.