Here more than 1 option seems to be correct for single choice. Which option should we choose?
Dear Student,
GeO2 is amphoteric oxide it reacts with both acids and bases.
Ge(OH)2 is also amphoteric in nature.
GeCl4 is more stable than GeCl2. Ge has greater tendency to form +4 state than +2 state.
On moving down the group size increases thus bond energy decreases.
Therefore, incorrect option is C
Regards.
GeO2 is amphoteric oxide it reacts with both acids and bases.
Ge(OH)2 is also amphoteric in nature.
GeCl4 is more stable than GeCl2. Ge has greater tendency to form +4 state than +2 state.
On moving down the group size increases thus bond energy decreases.
Therefore, incorrect option is C
Regards.