AIIMS2009Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry
AIIMS 2009 Chemistry Properties of Elements MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Incorrect statement about Ge is
A
GeO₂ is weakly acidic
B
Ge(OH)₂ is amphoteric
C
GeCl₂ is more stable than GeCl₄
D
Ge−Ge bond energy is lesser than that of Si−Si
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
GeCl4 is more stable than GeCl2. Ge has greater tendency to form +4 state than +2 state.
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