Elements of group 14 exhibit oxidation state of
+4 only
+2 and +4 only
+1 and +3 only
+2 only
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Elements of group 14
(a) exhibit oxidation state of +4 only
(b) exhibit oxidation state of +2 and +4
(c) form M2– and M4+ ion
(d) form M2+ and M4+ ions