In which of the following the inert pair effect is most prominent?
C
Si
Ge
Pb
D.
Pb
Generally elements have same oxidation state as their group number but heavier p-block elements form compounds in which their oxidation state is lower than their group number. It is called inert pair effect.
All the given elements are p-block elements but Pb is heaviest among all the given elements.
Which one of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
Diamond
Graphite
Silicon
Amorphous carbon
Doping of silicon with boron leads to
n-type semiconductor
p-type semiconductor
superconductor
insulator
The electronic configuration of an element C is 1s2, 2s2, 2p6. The formula of substance containing only C will be
C8
C4
C2
C
C14 is
a natural non-radioactive isotope
an artificial non-radioactive isotope
an artificial radioactive isotope
a natural radioactive isotope