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Q. The tendency of group $14$ elements to show $+2$ oxidation state increases in the order of

The p-Block Elements

Solution:

The tendency to show $+2$ oxidation state increases down the group. It is due to inability of $ns^{2}$ electrons of valence shell to participate in bonding.