Q38 / 104 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

Identify the correct statement

  • Correct answer
    A
    Lead forms compounds in +2 oxidation state due to inert pair effect
  • B
    All halogens form only negative oxidation states
  • C
    Catenation property increases from boron to oxygen
  • D
    Oxygen'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'.

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