Group 14 Elements: The Carbon Family

Match the species given in Column I with the properties mentioned in Column II.

Explain the following :

Electron gain enthalpy of chlorine is more negative as compared to fluorine.

${\mathrm{Pb}}^{4+}$ acts as an oxidising agent but ${\mathrm{Sn}}^{2+}$ acts as a reducing agent.

Explain the following :

${\mathrm{PbX}}_2$ is more stable than ${\mathrm{PbX}}_4$.

The linear shape of ${\mathrm{CO}}_2$ is due to _____.

The most commonly used reducing agent is

Catenation i.e., linking of similar atoms depends on size and electronic configuration of atoms. The tendency of catenation in Group $14$ elements follows the order: