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Arrange the following elements in order of decreasing nonmetallic character: Ge, Sn, Pb, Si

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Pb, Sn, Ge, Si
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Ge,Sn,Pb,Si
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Si,Ge,Sn,Pb
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They all have equal nonmetallic character since they are all in the same column of the periodic table
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is C Si,Ge,Sn,Pb
As we know that down the group metallic character increases because the reducing nature i.e ability to loose electron increases.
So, the order is
Si<Ge<Sn<Pb
Ans :- C

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