Question

Which is not correct?

• A. $Ge(OH_2)$ is amphoteric.
• B. $GeCl_2$ is more stable than $GeCl_4$.
• C. $GeO_2$ is weakly acidic.
• D. $GeCl_4$ in $HCl$ forms $[GeCl]^{2-}$ ion.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$Ge^{4+}$ is more stable than $Ge^{2+}$, thus $GeCl_4$ is more stable than $GeCl_2$.